1885 Spencer Street Steam Ferry Windsor (Grand) Hotel An interesting engraving of the

An interesting engraving of the Elizabeth Street (west side just north of Collins Street intersection) from December 24

Georges ceased trading after 115 years in 1995

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This magnificent building was designed by William Pitt (born Melbourne 1855)

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1885 Spencer Street Steam Ferry Windsor (Grand) Hotel An interesting engraving of theA photo of the Spencer Street Ferry in 1885. This steam ferry operated on the Yarra between 1884 and 1929 and was used to connect the southern end of Spencer Street with the northern end of Clarendon Street prior to the construction of Spencer Street Bridge. The photo is looking east from the south bank of the Yarra, with parts of the city skyline in the distance. The ferry's steam engine drove a capstan that pulled on a chain (secured on each bank)