Thomson, Richard J, fl 1931-1945 :Three panoramas of Napier showing the city before, as the result of the earthquake, and rebuilt

Date
[1930s]
By
Thomson, Richard John James, 1890-1977
Reference
PAColl-D-0819
Description

Three photographs showing the city before and just after the earthquake, and as rebuilt (some years later). Each is taken from a slightly different vantage point from Napier Hill.

Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s).

Physical Description: 3 x 220 x 1000 mm on card 740 x 1060 mm

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3 b&w original photographic print(s), Photographs, Gelatin silver prints, Cityscapes (Representations), Panoramic views, 3 x 220 x 1000 mm on card 740 x 1060 mm, Orientation: Horizontal image
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Thomson, Richard J, fl 1931-1945 :Panorama of Napier showing the city rebuilt after the...

Date: [1934]

From: Thomson, Richard J, fl 1931-1945 :Three panoramas of Napier showing the city before, as the result of the earthquake, and rebuilt

By: Thomson, Richard John James, 1890-1977

Reference: PAColl-D-0819-3

Description: Photograph taken from Napier Hill (Colenso Hill) looking south over the city. Clive Square is in the middle distance and rebuilt Napier Technical College is to the left. Photograph possibly taken by R J Thomson. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Napier from Colenso Hill Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 220 x 1000 mm on card 740 x 1060 mm

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Thomson, Richard J, fl 1931-1945 :Panorama of Napier showing the city before the 1931 e...

Date: [before Feb 1931]

From: Thomson, Richard J, fl 1931-1945 :Three panoramas of Napier showing the city before, as the result of the earthquake, and rebuilt

By: Thomson, Richard John James, 1890-1977

Reference: PAColl-D-0819-1

Description: Photograph taken from Napier Hill looking south over the city towards Marine Parade (on the left). The Masonic Hotel is in the middle distance. Photograph possibly taken by R J Thomson ca 1930 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 220 x 1000 mm on card 740 x 1060 mm

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Thomson, Richard J, fl 1931-1945 :Panorama of Napier showing the result of the earthquake

Date: [after 3 Feb 1931]

From: Thomson, Richard J, fl 1931-1945 :Three panoramas of Napier showing the city before, as the result of the earthquake, and rebuilt

By: Thomson, Richard John James, 1890-1977

Reference: PAColl-D-0819-2

Description: Photograph taken from Napier Hill looking south-east over the city from Napier Hill. The Public Trust building which survived the earthquake intact is on the far right. Similar but not identical panoramas at PA6-544 & PA6-545 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Napier after the great earthquake & fire 3 Feb 1931 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 220 x 1000 mm on card 740 x 1060 mm