St John's Cathedral, Napier after the 3 February 1931 earthquake
Maker
Hurst, Arthur Bendigo
Production date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
The photograph shows the destruction caused to St John's Cathedral, Browning Street, Napier, after 3 February 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake and subsequent fire. The Sunday school building, although slightly damaged and showing signs of having been burnt, still stands intact. A part of the Cathedral's side wall with an entrance door, still stands. In the background is Hastings Street, on which are visible, the remains of buildings.
Photographer, although not signed the photographer is probably Arthur Bendigo Hurst.
Date, post 3 February 1931.
Photographer, although not signed the photographer is probably Arthur Bendigo Hurst.
Date, post 3 February 1931.
Production date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Production place
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black & white photograph.
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Measurements
Height x Width: 89 x 143mm
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Subject date
Post 03 Feb 1931
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Other number(s)
2015/48/1, 19821, 92888
Accession number
2015/48/1
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