Taradale Hotel
Maker
Sorrell, Percy Caz
Production date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
The photograph shows the Taradale Hotel after the devastating 3 February 1931 earthquake. The walls of the building have completely sheared off. The roof is intact and the interior of the rooms are visible. There are a group men standing dangerously close to the ruin.
Photographer, Percy Sorrell.
Date, post 3 February 1931.
Photographer, Percy Sorrell.
Date, post 3 February 1931.
Production date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Production place
Production period
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Media/Materials description
Hand coloured negative on glass.
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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, [70663]
Other number(s)
70663
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