National Tobacco Company factory, Ahuriri
Production date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
View of the National Tobacco Company factory, Ahuriri, taken from the corner of Bridge Street and Ossian Street, looking towards Napier Hill.
The front wall of the building, which was constructed in brick, collapsed as a result of the earthquake. Timber posts have been erected along the front of the building to support the roof. A motor car is parked in the foreground.
The date 5 February 1931 is handwritten on the back of the photograph.
Photographer, unknown.
The front wall of the building, which was constructed in brick, collapsed as a result of the earthquake. Timber posts have been erected along the front of the building to support the roof. A motor car is parked in the foreground.
The date 5 February 1931 is handwritten on the back of the photograph.
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: 169 x 217mm
Signature/Inscription
Copyright. Photograph by "The Evening Post" Wellington - N.Z., Stamp, Stamped
9 Feb 1931, Stamp, Stamped
5/2/31, Inscription, Handwritten
9 Feb 1931, Stamp, Stamped
5/2/31, Inscription, Handwritten
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Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
05 Feb 1931
Current rights
Credit Line
gifted by Barry Hellberg
Other number(s)
2012/46/48, 15837, 80388
Accession number
2012/46/48
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