Panorama of Marine Parade, Napier
Production date
Post 1936
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
View of Marine Parade taken from Bluff Hill looking south towards Awatoto. In the left foreground are a children’s playground, the Swan Memorial Children's Paddling Pool (opened 1918) and the Municipal Baths (opened 1909). Further along the esplanade are the Tom Parker Fountain (1936), the Veronica Sunbay (designed by J T Watson, built 1934), the Soundshell (designed by J T Watson, built 1935), and the skating rink.
The Clive Flood Memorial stands on the corner of Marine Parade and Byron Street. Among the buildings visible along Marine Parade are the Hawke’s Bay Club (designed by Walter Phillip Finch, built 1906), the Napier Courthouse (designed by William Henry Clayton, completed 1875), the Borough Council Chambers (built 1874), and the Masonic Hotel (designed by Prouse & Wilson, completed 1932). The T & G Building designed by Atkin & Mitchell (completed 1936-37) is visible on the corner of Emerson Street and Marine Parade.
To the right of Marine Parade, Hastings Street is visible. A sign advertising Blythes (drapers, milliners and house furnishers) can be seen along Hastings Street.
Bluff Hill is visible on the extreme left.
Photographer, unknown.
Date unknown.
The Clive Flood Memorial stands on the corner of Marine Parade and Byron Street. Among the buildings visible along Marine Parade are the Hawke’s Bay Club (designed by Walter Phillip Finch, built 1906), the Napier Courthouse (designed by William Henry Clayton, completed 1875), the Borough Council Chambers (built 1874), and the Masonic Hotel (designed by Prouse & Wilson, completed 1932). The T & G Building designed by Atkin & Mitchell (completed 1936-37) is visible on the corner of Emerson Street and Marine Parade.
To the right of Marine Parade, Hastings Street is visible. A sign advertising Blythes (drapers, milliners and house furnishers) can be seen along Hastings Street.
Bluff Hill is visible on the extreme left.
Photographer, unknown.
Date unknown.
Production date
Post 1936
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Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph.
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Measurements
Height x Width: 83 x 135mm
Signature/Inscription
Box 5, Inscription, Handwritten
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Subject date
Post 1936
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Other number(s)
50/139, 728, 76824
Accession number
50/139
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Buildings and structures
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Commercial premises
Hotels
Retail establishments
Houses
Public buildings
Law courts
Business and trade
Retail
Clothing and accessories
Entertainment and recreation
Swimming pools
Roller Skating
Gardens and gardening
Local history
History
Memorial
Public Places
Beaches and foreshore
Memorials
Clubs and organisations
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