1885 corner of Collins and Swanston Streets State Library The headstone-shaped sign above the

The headstone-shaped sign above the door says "Place of Worship for Sailors"

St James' Cathedral

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

which was on the corner of Bull Street and the Midland Highway

1885 corner of Collins and Swanston Streets State Library The headstone-shaped sign above theA 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