Corner of Hastings and Emerson Streets, Napier
Production date
Post 03 Feb 1931
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The photograph shows the devastation caused by the 3 February 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake and subsequent fire, to buildings at the corner of Hastings and Emerson Streets, Napier. St John's Cathedral Sunday School building can be seen in the background. The Cathedral cross can be seen at the extreme right. The debris has been cleared up. Ernest Sinclair has written underneath the photograph: Shopping area - main streets of Napier.
Photographer, Ernest Sinclair.
Date, post 3 February 1931. The month may be March/April as the roads have been cleared of debris.
Photographer, Ernest Sinclair.
Date, post 3 February 1931. The month may be March/April as the roads have been cleared of debris.
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Black & white photograph held in place in an album with photo corners.
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Height x Width: 70 x 115mm
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Post 03 Feb 1931
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Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 19656
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gifted by Brian Sherborne
Other number(s)
2015/31/7, 19656, 92374
Accession number
2015/31/7
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