Emerson Street, Napier
Production date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
This photograph depicts the destruction caused by the Hawke's Bay earthquake on the 3rd of February 1931 in the Central Business District of Napier.
Taken from lower Emerson street and looking towards Marine Parade - a Norfolk Pine can be seen in the distance.
In the right side of the photograph the E & D Building, which was situated on the corner of Emerson and Dalton Streets, can be seen standing fully intact.
Photographer unknown.
Taken from lower Emerson street and looking towards Marine Parade - a Norfolk Pine can be seen in the distance.
In the right side of the photograph the E & D Building, which was situated on the corner of Emerson and Dalton Streets, can be seen standing fully intact.
Photographer unknown.
Production date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph on cardboard backing.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Photograph: Height x Width: 70 x 118mm
Cardboard: Height x Width: 74 x 122mm
Cardboard: Height x Width: 74 x 122mm
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Subject period
Subject date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 5982 c
Other number(s)
5982 c, 75594
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