- Date
- 1974
- Ref
- AW-0923
- Description
All images show progress of the demolition of the General Post Office between Customhouse Quay and Lambton Quay. Several scenes show the use of a powerful hose to dampen dust. Image 12 shows the view across to the small building that was once the tram driver's resthouse and one of the Harbour Board buildings in the background. Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra.
Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet
Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images.
Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film
- Use/Reproduction
- All requests for copies, use and reproduction, must be sent to Ans Westra's agent Suite Tirohanga at westra@suite.co.nz and 04 976 7663. Copyright: Copyright held by Ans Westra
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Part of
- Westra, Ans, 1936-: Photographs
- Format
- 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images, Negatives, Cellulose acetate roll film
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Demolition of the Wellington General Post Office, 1974.. Westra, Ans, 1936-: Photographs. Ref: AW-0923. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/37276148More information can be found in our terms of use.
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