Tin Town, Napier
Production date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
This photograph depicts the community shops, commonly known as Tin Town, that were built in Memorial and Clive Squares, Napier, after the Hawke's Bay earthquake on the 3rd of February 1931. Bestalls Limited, drapers, is visible at the centre of the image. To the right of Bestalls are the premises of P C Sorrell, Photographer and Kodak Dealer.
Photographer, unknown.
Photographer, unknown.
Production date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 59 x 87mm
Signature/Inscription
Box 2, Inscription, Handwritten
H.B Art Gallery & Museum, Stamp, Stamped
H.B Art Gallery & Museum, Stamp, Stamped
Classification terms
Subject period
Subject date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 3351
Credit Line
gifted by Mrs Mary Bestall
Other number(s)
m66/32, 3351, 77002
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