Waghorne Street, Ahuriri

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About this object
An image taken from the west end of Waghorne Street, Ahuriri.

The house in the foreground is the home of Harbour Master, Henry Kraeft. The building behind the coach is Margoliouth and Banner's. The stage coach in the photo is parked outside the Spit Post Office. The two story building was owned by Wenley and Lanauze's wool store. It was destroyed by fire in October 1898.

People are standing and walking in the street, the photograph appears to have been taken during commercial activity.

This image was probably taken in the 1880s. The exact date and photographer are unknown.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
A black and white photographic print on backing cardboard.
Measurements
Photograph: Height x Width: 134 x 198mm
Cardboard: Height x Width: 176 x 235mm
Subject period
Subject date
1880s
Caption
Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 1556
Other number(s)
1556, 75614

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