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Crowds at Vaucluse in Sydney possibly for the US Navy visit, 23 July 1925

This photograph possibly depicts the crowds at the junction of New South Head Road and Hopetoun Avenue in Vaucluse, Sydney for the United States Navy visit. The tram seen at the left is possibly the Watsons Bay Line.

 

This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century.

 

The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly.

 

Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection

 

Object no. 00034708

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Uploaded on August 23, 2012
Taken on July 23, 1925