1885 corner of Collins and Swanston Streets State Library Originally sited on the corner

Originally sited on the corner of Collins and Russell Streets

Our team of conservators have worked on a high resolution digital image in order to remove age-related blemishes and damage caused by the handling and storage of the original

And so did the new settlers

The statue of Mercury is on top of "The Age" building

A photograph of the Yarra from 1883

1885 corner of Collins and Swanston Streets State Library Originally sited on the cornerA beautiful photo of the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets around 1885 showing groups of pedestrians in conversation. The photographer had his back to the Melbourne Town Hall and is looking to the west along Collins Street. All text HotPress Photograph attributed to John William Lindt. This is a digitally retouched reproduction of the original held by the State Library of Victoria. All prints are reproduced without the HOTPRESS watermarks. Our