Band rotunda, Marine Parade, Napier
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
View of the Neal and Close band rotunda taken from Marine Parade looking towards Napier Hill. The plaque on the front of the band rotunda reads: Presented to the Borough of Napier by Neal and Close 1894. The structure is decorated with detailed iron work. A weathervane featuring the initials N&C is located on the roof of the structure. To the left of the band rotunda is the intersection of Tennyson Street and Marine Parade. To the right, the Borough Council Chambers (built 1874) stands on the corner of Marine Parade and Herschell Street.
Photographer, unknown.
Date unknown.
Photographer, unknown.
Date unknown.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph mounted on card.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Photograph: Height x Width: 174 x 236mm
Card: Height x Width: 202 x 263mm
Card: Height x Width: 202 x 263mm
Signature/Inscription
Box 11, Inscription, Handwritten
The band rotunda was badly damaged in the 1931 earthquake and part of it was re-erected at Westshore, but it has now disappeared altogether (1.8.66)., Inscription, Handwritten
H.B. Art Gallery and Museum, Stamp, Stamp
The band rotunda was badly damaged in the 1931 earthquake and part of it was re-erected at Westshore, but it has now disappeared altogether (1.8.66)., Inscription, Handwritten
H.B. Art Gallery and Museum, Stamp, Stamp
Classification terms
Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
1894-1931
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 3541
Credit Line
gifted by Mr L J Hyde
Other number(s)
m66/23, 3541, 76736
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