Napier Municipal Tramways
Maker
Sorrell & Son
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
This photograph depicts the trial run of Napier's first tram car before the official opening. Mr J Vigor Brown can be seen in the back of the tram.
Tram is likely in Dickens Street between Munroe Street and Clive Square West.
Photographer, Sorrell and Son.
Date, 11 August 1931.
Tram is likely in Dickens Street between Munroe Street and Clive Square West.
Photographer, Sorrell and Son.
Date, 11 August 1931.
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Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph used as a postcard.
Measurements
Height x Width: 88 x 140mm
Signature/Inscription
H.B. Art Gallery & Museum, Stamp, Ink
Post card. Address only to be written on this side., Printed, Printed
Trams ran from c1913 - 1931. J. Vigor Brown, M.P. in back of tram. First car run Aug 11, 1913., Inscription
Post card. Address only to be written on this side., Printed, Printed
Trams ran from c1913 - 1931. J. Vigor Brown, M.P. in back of tram. First car run Aug 11, 1913., Inscription
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Subject period
Subject date
11 Aug 1913
Current rights
Caption
Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 1785.
Credit Line
gifted by Mrs Royden Newman
Other number(s)
m56/30, 1785, 82126
Public comments
Tram likely in Dickens St between Munroe St and Clive Square West. Spire in background is that of (old) St Patricks (corner of Munroe & Station streets). The building on the right was in Dickens St, one section west of Munroe St corner (now part of Countdown). The building is visible on the extreme right in photo 77573 (https://collection.mtghawkesbay.com/objects/77573).
- GKS posted 3 years ago.