1888 Major Works on the Yarra Easyflow Young's Victoria Racing Club Hotel

Young's Victoria Racing Club Hotel

The initial survey was carried out by Lieutenants Symonds and Henry

Photograph attributed to the Victorian Railways

it became Georges Department Store in 1889

Mount Alexander

1888 Major Works on the Yarra Easyflow Young's Victoria Racing Club HotelMelbournes first Big Build. This photo around 1888 shows a very important and pivotal time for Melbournes growth. In 1879 the Flinders Street Tramway opened, thereby connecting Flinders Street and Spencer Street Stations. It is visible in the photo, running parallel with Flinders Street. This was a single line operating only during the night hours, carrying freight only. It was replaced by the Flinders Street viaduct in 1891. The Melbourne area has