oxfordstreet

" an extension to the original line was opened on 14 September 1880 to Randwick. " Read more: www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/?irn=214923&...

The tram is travelling westward (city bound), turning from Oxford St into Liverpool St.

We've added this photo to Historypin - now you can see now and then. AB

Museums of History NSW - State Archives Collection B r i l l i a n t !

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Hmm, can anyone make out the intersection?

After spending a lot (too much) time, looking at it, I'd say it's Harvard, looking WNW - as per Google Maps Street View: maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&q=oxford+street,+r... The house on the western corner bears some resemblance to the one in the photo. As for the sign, while hard to read, it seems it may have a V about halfway down. And it's clear that Oxford is the major street in this intersection, as the boulevard intersects the right-of-way of the cross street. This, plus the limited stretch of Oxford which is a boulevard (though, of course, not necessarily, was) seems the best bet. Even looked at the shadows, but it must be late morning - they fall almost north-south, either way the camera is pointing.

Hmm, I will go back to the original and try and discern the street name, hopefully we'll be able to put this bad boy on the map!

An update: my sister, who grew up a block or two from there, says it's Oxford and Brighton - that she recognizes the house.

Thanks for the follow up!

Today, 2008, 30 Oxford Street Paddington is occupied by retailer Gorman. 32 Oxford Street Paddington is occupied by retailer Scooter. See 'em here on google street view: maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=...

If you squint, you can see the difference... So many changes for this area in such a sort time. Can't wait to see some images of the 20s & 30s in Easy Sydney - thems were the days...