![Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, [70670]](https://collection.mtghawkesbay.com/records/images/xlarge/2927/da8d9d17976428f0e31b1c64f3201b778ded685d.jpg "Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, [70670]")
Hastings Street, Napier
Maker
Every, Norman Frederick
Unknown
Production date
03 Feb 1931
Current rights
All Rights Reserved
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About this object
The photograph shows commercial buildings in Hastings Street damaged in the 3 February 1931 earthquake and engulfed by flames. Following the earthquake, fire took hold and many of the buildings in the central business area were completely destroyed. The fireman is Superintendent William James Gilberd. The shoe shop belonging to F Thorp (Thorps) can be seen. See research and attribution.
Photographer, possibly Percy Sorrell.
Date, 3 February 1931.
Photographer, possibly Percy Sorrell.
Date, 3 February 1931.
Production date
03 Feb 1931
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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 date
03 Feb 1931
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Other number(s)
70670
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