Destroyed building, Napier

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Public Domain
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About this object
A photograph of a damaged building and truck taken in central Napier after the Hawke's Bay earthquake on the 3rd of February 1931. The truck has the name John Griffin painted on the side. John Griffin had an office and stables on Chaucer Road. Napier Hill can be seen in the background.

Photographer, unknown.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph glued to card. 2 copies.
Measurements
Height x Width: 100 x 152mm
Signature/Inscription
from Mrs Bellamy, Inscription, Handwritten
Subject period
Subject date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Caption
Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 5583 a
Other number(s)
5583 a, 83324

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