Fitzroy is my favorite part of Melbourne, not just for the football team that once existed, but the character of the place. Here are some early photos that capture some of that, courtesy Picture Victoria.
This shows Smith Street, with Fitzroy on the left and Collingwood on the right.
Some of the crowd watching a Fitzroy v South Melbourne game at the Brunswick Street Oval.
The Brunswick Street Oval.
A tram heading to the football. It was probably taken in Richmond, but I’m intrigued by the lacrosse stick. Lacrosse was a popular sport in early Melbourne, I believe.
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