Emerson Street, Napier
Maker
Lambourne, Cyril Walter
Production date
03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
The photograph shows Emerson Street, Napier after the devastating 3 February 1931 earthquake and subsequent fire. The skeleton of Blythes drapery shop is visible on the left. Sailors, possibly from the HMS Veronica, can be seen searching the rubble. The exterior walls of damaged buildings are in the background.
Photographer, Cyril Walter Lambourne.
Date, 3 February 1931.
Photographer, Cyril Walter Lambourne.
Date, 3 February 1931.
Production date
03 Feb 1931
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black & white photograph.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 167 x 216mm
Signature/Inscription
Warning. The reproduction rights of this photograph are strictly reserved by the Auckland Weekly News., Stamp, Stamp
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Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 11962
Credit Line
gifted by A F Tucker
Other number(s)
m2003/9/17, 11962, 71383
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