Hastings Municipal Buildings, Heretaunga Street, Hastings Street
Maker
Moodie, Frank L
Production date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
This photograph depicts the Municipal Buildings in Hastings after the Hawke's Bay earthquake on the 3rd of February.
The photograph has been taken from Heretaunga Street, looking towards Hastings Street.
Opened in 1907, the two-storied building was designed in simple Renaissance style by Albert G Garnett. The building suffered some damage during the 1931 earthquake. Some of this damage can be seen in the photograph. Bracing supports the front façade.
The photographer is thought to be Frank L Moodie, architect.
The photograph has been taken from Heretaunga Street, looking towards Hastings Street.
Opened in 1907, the two-storied building was designed in simple Renaissance style by Albert G Garnett. The building suffered some damage during the 1931 earthquake. Some of this damage can be seen in the photograph. Bracing supports the front façade.
The photographer is thought to be Frank L Moodie, architect.
Collection
Maker
Production date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 79 x 103mm
Signature/Inscription
Municipal Theatre Hastings shored up, Inscription, Handwritten
Classification terms
Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 7257 h
Credit Line
gifted by Margaret Burton
Other number(s)
m90/32, 7257 h, 76669
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