Earthquake damage, Hastings Street
Production date
03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
The image shows damaged buildings and debris along Hastings Street, Napier, in the aftermath of the Hawke's Bay earthquake. The photograph has been taken from the Caledonian Hotel (not visible) corner. A man wearing a hat, with his back to the camera, surveys the devastation. The view of the end of the street is obscured by clouds of dust and smoke.
Production date
03 Feb 1931
Production place
Production period
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 58 x 85mm
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Subject period
Subject date
03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 20219
Credit Line
gifted by Kaye Neill
Other number(s)
2017/7/8, 20219, 94544
Accession number
2017/7/8
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