1874 Stephen Street looking south from Bourke Street Melbourne 1860-1880 There were a number of

There were a number of attempts to raise the height of the ridge in order to contain the fresh water

James Deane

By 1900 it was known as Mercantile Chambers building and accommodated a signwriter

which is the year that "Tooronga" was broken up

being guarded by a policeman

1874 Stephen Street looking south from Bourke Street Melbourne 1860-1880 There were a number ofA photograph from 1874 of Stephen Street, looking south from Bourke Street. Everything in this photo has changed since 1874. Bourke Street runs across the photo, with Stephen street heading south, away from the photographer. The Eastern Market sits on the right hand side of the photo. The market had sections for hay, straw and fruit. It was also referred to as the Hay Market and Paddy's Market in those days. The market went through a number of changes