![Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, [70736]](https://collection.mtghawkesbay.com/records/images/xlarge/2954/6452b18d44f61211f7510e8a782e7b940962a69a.jpg "Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, [70736]")
Corner of Emerson and Hastings Streets, Napier
Production date
03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
The photograph shows the corner of Emerson and Hastings Streets, Napier after the 3 February 1931 earthquake and subsequent fire. Flames are engulfing many of the buildings. McGruers, a haberdashery shop, is the building on the left. There are people standing looking at the fire. Amongst the group are several sailors, probably from the HMS Veronica.
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)
70736
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