Hastings Street, Napier
Maker
Sorrell, Percy Caz
Production date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
The photograph shows Hastings Street, Napier after the devastating destruction caused by the 3 February 1931 earthquake and subsequent fire. The Napier Post Office is on the left. Bluff Hill can be seen in the background. There are empty sections on the right where buildings have been demolished. The tram lines can be seen embedded in the road.
Photographer, Percy Sorrell.
Date, unknown.
Photographer, Percy Sorrell.
Date, unknown.
Production date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Production place
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Hand coloured glass.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 82 x 82mm
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Subject period
Subject date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, [70569]
Other number(s)
70569
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