Hastings Street, Napier
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
View of Hastings Street, Napier, taken after the reconstruction of the Central Business District following the Hawke's Bay earthquake in 1931. The photograph has been taken from the Tennyson Street intersection looking towards Napier Hill. The Bryant's Building is located on the left hand side of the street. The awning advertises J H Fargher and Company Limited (draper), Bryant's (merchants), Trocadero, French Glove House and Berts. Further down the road, Ritchie's (1932), Harston's (1929), Ringland's (1932), and the Barry Brothers Building (completed 1936) are visible. Cars are visible down the street.
Photographer, unknown.
Photographer, unknown.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 101 x 167mm
Signature/Inscription
H.B. Art Gallery and Museum, Stamp, Stamped
Classification terms
Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
1936-Jun 1937
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 4527
Credit Line
from the estate of May Cottrell
Other number(s)
m71/36, 4527, 83295
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