Earthquake damage including Blythes building, Napier
Production date
1931
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
The image shows damage to the Napier central business district caused by the Hawke's Bay earthquake on 3rd February 1931. The front façade and walls of the Blythes building at the top of Emerson Street are still standing. Twisted power lines litter the ground along with rubble from collapsed buildings. To the extreme left a woman can be seen walking down the street.
Production date
1931
Production place
Production period
Media/Materials description
Black and white negative
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 69 x 115mm
Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
Feb 1931
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 8033
Other number(s)
8033, m98/24, 97487
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