![Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, [70717]](https://collection.mtghawkesbay.com/records/images/xlarge/2948/ecbeeb2c128c47b3f4ba8847bb34cb5cdf5dc401.jpg "Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, [70717]")
Masonic Hotel, Napier
Maker
Sorrell, Percy Caz
Production date
03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
The photograph shows the debris from the Napier Masonic Hotel located on the corner of Marine Parade and Tennyson Street. The building was destroyed in the 3 February 1931 earthquake and subsequent fire. Sailors, possibly from HMS Veronica, can be seen searching the rubble for survivors. Napier Hill can be seen in the distance on the right.
Photographer, Percy Sorrell.
Date, 3 February 1931.
Photographer, 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)
70717
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