Napier

Maker
Williams, David Godfrey
Production date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
The photograph shows the Napier business centre after the devastating 3 February 1931 earthquake and subsequent fire. Construction of new buildings has begun. The Masonic Hotel can be seen on the left of the photograph. Beside it, is the Market Reserve building, located on the corner of Hastings Street and Tennyson Street. There are still some temporary premises visible.

Photographer, Dave Williams.
Date, post 3 February 1931.
Production date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black & white photograph.
Measurements
Height x Width: 80 x 105mm
Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Caption
Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, W60 (d)
Credit Line
gifted by H J Williams
Other number(s)
W60 (d), 71829

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