Heretaunga Street, Hastings
Production date
03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
The photograph shows Heretaunga Street, Hastings taken immediately after the devastating earthquake of 3 February 1931. The debris from the destroyed buildings lie on the footpath and road. Men are running to give support to those trapped under the masonry from the buildings. There is a sign on the left that reads: Lands for Bags. Smoke can be seen in the background.
Photographer, unknown.
Date, 3 February 1931.
Photographer, unknown.
Date, 3 February 1931.
Production date
03 Feb 1931
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white glass.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 82 x 82mm
Classification terms
Subject period
Subject date
03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, [70584]
Other number(s)
70584
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