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1874 Looking east along Little Bourke Street
SKU: MI_1233
Description
An amazing photo from 1874 looking to the east along Little Bourke Street from Queen Street.
The "Harp of Erin" hotel sits on the left, while the impressive "New Excelsior" hotel dominates the picture on the right. The photo is a record of the sort of architecture and activities that went on in the "Little" streets. These streets were originally designed to provide rear access to the property. Eventually these properties were subdivided, allowing for businesses and residences to establish in a crowded, thriving environment.
This part of Melbourne is one of the steepest areas in the city and the steep slope is emphasised by the photographer's lens.
The area of Little Bourke Street between Russell Street and Swanston Street has been known as Melbourne's "Chinatown" for many years, particularly since the 1860s, but the density of the Chinese traders and restaurants has today encompassed most of Little Bourke Street from Swanston Street out to Spring Street.
All text © HotPress
Photographer was Charles Bayliss.
This is a digitally retouched reproduction of the original held by the State Library of New South Wales, held in their Mitchell Library. All prints are reproduced without the HOTPRESS watermarks.
Our team of conservators have worked on a high resolution digital image in order to remove age-related damage caused by the handling and storage of the original. We strive to provide authentic representations of the original work that are suitable for enlargements that retain the tones and character of the original.
Description
An amazing photo from 1874 looking to the east along Little Bourke Street from Queen Street.
The "Harp of Erin" hotel sits on the left, while the impressive "New Excelsior" hotel dominates the picture on the right. The photo is a record of the sort of architecture and activities that went on in the "Little" streets. These streets were originally designed to provide rear access to the property. Eventually these properties were subdivided, allowing for businesses and residences to establish in a crowded, thriving environment.
This part of Melbourne is one of the steepest areas in the city and the steep slope is emphasised by the photographer's lens.
The area of Little Bourke Street between Russell Street and Swanston Street has been known as Melbourne's "Chinatown" for many years, particularly since the 1860s, but the density of the Chinese traders and restaurants has today encompassed most of Little Bourke Street from Swanston Street out to Spring Street.
All text © HotPress
Photographer was Charles Bayliss.
This is a digitally retouched reproduction of the original held by the State Library of New South Wales, held in their Mitchell Library. All prints are reproduced without the HOTPRESS watermarks.
Our team of conservators have worked on a high resolution digital image in order to remove age-related damage caused by the handling and storage of the original. We strive to provide authentic representations of the original work that are suitable for enlargements that retain the tones and character of the original.
