Solomons, Vic

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Unique IDPE-004721SurnameSolomons Given namesVictor CharlesAlternative nameVicBiographical abstractPhotographer and collector Vic Solomons was raised in Watson’s Bay, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. He began taking photographs in 1956, when he was 14 years old. His family never owned a motor vehicle, so transport for Vic and the Solomons family was always via tram or bus.

As an adolescent with a growing interest in transport and trams, by the late 1950’s Vic could see the ‘writing on the wall’ for tram services in Sydney. Many of his photographs document trams and tramways in Sydney during this time.

Since the cessation of tram services in Sydney in February 1961, Vic has maintained his interest through his involvement with the Sydney Tramway Museum.

Vic Solomons has been a generous donor to the City Archives over several years, providing images, postcards and historical ephemera related to trams and transport in Sydney. His 2021 collection donation of over 4500 images of trams and tramways in Sydney represents one of the largest donations received by the City Archives. Vic continues to provide relevant content to the City Archives which will be added to our online catalogue over time.

GenderMaleNationalityAustralianPlace of residenceKogarah

Photograph

Liverpool Street to Elizabeth Street Sydney, 1960

Stanley Street to Bourke Street Darlinghurst, 1959

Bourke Street at Liverpool Darlinghurst, 1959

Stanley Street to Yurong Street East Sydney, 1959

Young Street at Alfred Street Circular Quay, 1959

Glenmore Road Paddington, 1959

Liverpool Street to Elizabeth Street Sydney, 1959

Burton Street at Forbes Street Darlinghurst, 1959

Burton Street near Barcom Avenue overbridge at Victoria Street Darlinghurst, 1959

Glenmore Road Paddington, 1959

Arden Street to Dolphin Street Coogee, 1959

Park Loop and Gap Loop Watsons Bay, 1961

Elizabeth Street at Liverpool Street Sydney, 1960

Elizabeth Street at Wentworth Avenue Sydney, 1960

Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1958

New South Head Road Rushcutters Bay, 1960

Arden Street at Alfreda Street Coogee Beach, 1960

Elizabeth Street near Hunter Street Sydney, 1961

Anzac Parade to Maroubra Road Maroubra Junction, 1960

New South Head Road at Double Bay Shops, 1960

Gap and Park loops Watsons Bay, 1960

Eddy Avenue at entrance to Central Railway Station Sydney, 1960

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Vic Solomons Photograph Collection

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Solomons, Vic