Reconstruction, Napier
Maker
Sorrell & Son
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
A photograph of Emerson Street in Napier taken during the reconstruction of the city following the Hawke's Bay earthquake on the 3rd of February 1931. In the right foreground is the site of the Criterion Hotel, where a temporary bar has been built. An empty site is located behind the bar. At the left, the McGruers Building is under construction. Next to this is the Emerson Building, completed in 1931. Other buildings visible along the street include Clausens Building, Hurst's Building, Triggs & Morgan Building, and the E & D Building. In the distance the spire of St Patrick's Church is visible.
Photographer, Sorrell.
Date, 12 September 1932.
Photographer, Sorrell.
Date, 12 September 1932.
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Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph glued to card.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 92 x 150mm
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Subject date
12 Sep 1932
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 3275 a
Credit Line
gifted by Miss Aileen Mary Andersen
Other number(s)
m65/1, 3275 a, 82843
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