View of Napier
Maker
Smith, Sydney Charles
Tanner Bros Ltd
Current rights
Public Domain
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Object detail
About this object
Postcard featuring a view of Napier taken from Bluff Hill looking towards Awatoto, possibly in the 1920s. On the left of the image are the Swan Memorial Children's Paddling Pool (opened 1918) and the Municipal Baths (opened 1909). Marine Parade is located near the centre of the photograph. The esplanade is lined with Norfolk Island Pines. Among the structures that are visible along the inland side of Marine Parade are the Clive Flood Memorial and Dr Walter William Moore's Upoko Poito Private Hospital (built 1919). Byron Street and Hastings Street are also visible.
On the extreme right side of the image, the lighthouse and Napier Prison are visible on the side of Bluff Hill.
Photographer, S C Smith.
On the extreme right side of the image, the lighthouse and Napier Prison are visible on the side of Bluff Hill.
Photographer, S C Smith.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Postcard featuring a black and white photograph.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 86 x 137mm
Signature/Inscription
H.B. Art Gallery and Museum, Stamp, Stamped
Classification terms
Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
1919-1931
Current rights
Credit Line
gifted by Mr C D Renouf
Other number(s)
m73/23, 4714 b, 78464
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