Clive Square, Napier

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Public Domain
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About this object
View of Clive Square from Napier Hill thought to have been taken around 1900. Clive Square is visible in the foreground. The north end of Clive Square is enclosed by a timber fence. The perimeter has been planted with trees. On the opposite side of Emerson Street, the south end of Clive Square features a band rotunda surrounded by a circle of seating. Two canon are displayed in the park. The square is surrounded by a timber fence.

To the left of Clive Square is Clive Square East. Among the buildings that are visible along Clive Square East are some stables, the Provincial Hotel (established 1876), and the Trinity Methodist Church (built 1876). Behind Clive Square is the intersection of Dickens Street and Munroe Street. The Forester’s Hall is visible along Dickens Street. Munroe Street is lined with trees. St Patrick’s Church (built 1894) is located on the left side of Munroe Street. To the right of Clive Square is Main School.

Cape Kidnappers is visible in the distance.

Photographer, unknown.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph.
Measurements
Height x Width: 164 x 218mm
Signature/Inscription
Box 8, Inscription, Handwritten
H.B. Art Gallery and Museum, Stamp, Stamp
Agfa, Printed, Printed
Subject date
1886-1904
Caption
Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 4909 b
Credit Line
gifted by Mr Bellamy
Other number(s)
m74/68, 4909 b, 76564

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