Chefoo China Boys School Real Photo Postcard

The building depicted is the former Clifton Hill Boys' School in Clifton Hill, Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1874, it was part of State School No. 1487, originally comprising separate schools for boys and girls. Its substantial Late Victorian architecture, characterized by bluestone and brick construction and ornate detailing, reflects the grand scale of public buildings commissioned by the Victorian Public Works Department during this era of significant colonial development. The postcard, likely dating to 1927, captures the building's well-established appearance, including extensive ivy growth.