Places

Date: [1920s]

From: Original photographic prints and postcards from file print collection, Box 1

Reference: PAColl-5471-043

Description: Looking north west along Courtenay Place, Wellington, with Cambridge Terrace in the foreground. Shows businesses on the left with bushes and mens toilets on the right. Two trams are in the middle ground. Photograph taken in the 1920s. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1 August 1910

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

By: Green & Colebrook (Firm)

Reference: 1/2-000176-G

Description: Great South Road, the main street through Ngaruawahia, looking South. On the left an unidentified hotel is partially visible, with the business premises of Green & Colebrook beyond. A number of people are on the street outside the hotel. Photographed by G & C Ltd (Probably Green & Colebrook, merchants, with a branch in Ngaruawahia) Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Main Street looking South. Ngaruawahia. 115; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - G & C Ltd. Protd 1.8.10 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [1911-1912]

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/1-019576-G

Description: Looking south east on Courtenay Place, Wellington, toward Kent and Cambridge Terraces. Shows cabbage trees and people waiting for trams on the left. In the middle ground, centre left, on Kent Terrace, is a group of 4 businesses including the Cafe Royal with a sign advertising `Oysters'. Houses and other businesses are alongside the Cafe. Photograph taken by Charles Sydney Smith between 1911-1912. A similar image at 1/1-019569 Where the Cafe Royal stands will later be the site of the De Luxe theatre. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1920s

By: Tanner Brothers Ltd (Publishers)

Reference: PAColl-5470

Description: Looking west along Courtenay Place, Wellington, from Kent Terrace. The tram junction is on the left and three trams are close by. On the right are public toilets. Shops on the left include Norman E Aitken's Book Arcade and the N Z Trawling and Fish Supply Co. Photograph taken in the 1920s. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Tram Junction, Courtenay Place, Wellington, N Z; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - 2566 Appears to be taken by the same photographer as 1/2-139954-F. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1924

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: APG-1643-1/2-G

Description: View of Tauranga waterfront from the Redoubt, showing reclamation, and the business premises of Guinness Brothers (grocers). Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber, in 1924. Named and dated from Godber File in Photographic Archives (Under 76. Tauranga from Redoubt. Tauranga. 1924). Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches

Date: date of engraving unknown, 1862?

By: W & A K Johnston (Firm); Meluish, William, 1822?-1888

Reference: 1/2-002131-F

Description: Photograph of an engraving depicting Dunedin. Engraving by W & A K Johnston of Edinburgh, from a photograph taken in 1862 by William Meluish. Shows the view from near Dowling Street, looking over Rattray Street. Shows the Shakespeare, Crown, and Dunedin hotels. Date of engraving unknown, 1862? Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [ca 1885]

By: Edmund Wheeler & Son (Firm)

Reference: PA7-53-18

Description: Looking along Hardy Street, Nelson, circa 1885. Commercial buildings line both sides of the street. The business of T H Foy can be seen centre right. Up the left side are the lines of the Nelson tramway and a tram is halfway up the street. A horse and cart is on the right. People can be seen on the footpaths, including two men in hats on the left. Photograph taken by E Wheeler & Son, Christchurch, NZ. The Nelson tramway was originally the Dun Mountain railway to the Copper Mine. The railway opened in 1862 and was the first in New Zealand. It closed ca 1905. (Information from back of file print) Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print

Reference: 1/2-051232-F

Description: Looking east from Courtenay Place, Wellington, towards the De Luxe Theatre and the houses of Mount Victoria. Majoribanks Street climbs up behind the De Luxe. The Stewart Timber & Glass Co Ltd is on the left. The business of A A Stichbury and Wellington Tinware Co, as well as signs advertising "Lynx the suit supreme" are all left of the De Luxe. On the right are signs for Universal Pictures Corp and Fullers Vaudeville. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 2001-2003

From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast

Reference: PADL-000507

Description: Photographs of South Westland, West Coast. Includes photographs of the Franz Josef and Haast villages and glaciers, coastlines and lakes in the southern region of the Westland district. Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within a folder called "Views-Places (south Westland)" Quantity: 170 digital photograph(s).

Date: 1920 - 1930

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-046970-G

Description: Shows Courtenay Place looking towards Taranaki Street. On the left, no 2, are toilet specialists and adjoining that building is No 4 which appears to have several occupants, including F B King, a chemist, F Boffa, a tobacconist, Kodak Supplies, Public Typiste, and a locksmith. In the next block is a cafe showing a sign reading `Refreshments and teas' and further down is Symonds Ltd. On the side of Symonds building is a sign `Quality fresh Butchers'. Sunlight soap have a sign on the next building and farther down is Wilson's Cement. On the left side, across from Wilson, is Martin's and below that, nearer to Taranaki St, Fords have a sign displaying `Morris'. A bus station is surrounded by trees in in the centre of the road. On the street outside No. 2 is a brass band. Photograph taken by Sydney Charles Smith ca 1920s Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: ca 1868

From: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925 :Shipping negatives

Reference: 1/2-003222-G

Description: Street scene at Port Chalmers, ca 1868. Looking along southern George Street to John Crickmore's Royal Hotel and brick stables. The stables were built in 1867. There is an ornate light outside, which was a legal requirement for all public houses. Several people are standing on the first floor verandah, and there is a small group at the main door. Photograph taken by David Alexander De Maus. Full information from similar image in "Port Chalmers and its people" by Ian Church (p 40) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Wet collodion glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches Processing information: The name John Crickmore was corrected after checking the source given, previously described as John Crickford but that seems to have been a mistake.

Date: 1870s

From: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925 :Shipping negatives

Reference: 1/2-003217-G

Description: Street scene at Port Chalmers in the 1870s. Looking up the upper end of Mount Street, with businesses on the right including A W Johnson, ship chandler, and A Thomson, also a ship chandler. The first Presbyterian church is on the hill above the other buildings, centre right of the image. Taken by an unidentified photographer. For further information see "Port Chalmers and its people" by Ian Church. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Old Port Chalmers, No. 11. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches

Date: 1 October 1912

By: Muir & Moodie (Firm)

Reference: 1/2-002715-F

Description: Looking along Fitzherbert Street, Featherston. On the left is a partial view of the Royal Hotel and alongside is the garage of Arthur W Harmer. Taken by Muir & Moodie on 1 October 1912. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - 4175 Fitzherbert St Featherston Muir & Moodie prot 1.10.12 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1910]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000911-G

Description: View looking along a street in Sumner with the Sumner Public Library centre left, and various commercial buildings at the end of the street and on the right. Photograph taken by William A Price ca 1910. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [ca 1910]

From: Original photographic prints and postcards from file print collection, Box 1

Reference: PAColl-5471-054

Description: Street scene in the suburb of Mt Eden, Auckland, circa 1910. Shows the businesses of Robertsons and Martin & Co. A tram is also visible. Postcard published as part of the Gordon Real Photo series. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Mt Eden. Auckland. 166.; Verso - The "GORDON" Real Photo Series Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: ca 1920s

Reference: 1/1-010968-G

Description: Street scene in the city of Invercargill, circa 1920s. Shows the Alexandra Buildings on the right and the Grand Hotel on the left. Also shows signs advertising Pagan Bros and Ryan; J H Milne & Co, cash butchers; the Cycling Club Rooms; and Masters. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1882

From: Hunter, Norman Mitchell b 1859 :[Sketches of New Zealand. 1882-1883]

By: Hunter, Norman Mitchell, 1859-

Reference: E-328-f-007

Description: A view of Canongate Street, Dunedin from head of a zigzag path, showing First Church and the Bank of New Zealand Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Cannongate, Dunedin from head of `Zigzag'. Bill Town. First Church. Bank of New Zealand. 5/9/82 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour 237 x 340 mm

Date: 1861

Reference: 1/4-002689

Description: The view is looking down Princes Street and shows a number of shop premises. The image was originally in an album. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative

Date: ca 1868

From: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925 :Shipping negatives

Reference: 1/1-002555-G

Description: View of the Royal Hotel, Port Chalmers, and the brick stables alongside, looking across George Street. Photographer unidentified. See similar image in "Port Chalmers and its people" by Ian Church (p 40); and also neg. 1/2-003222. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - [(Photographers?) inscription] Old Port Chalmers, No 7 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: between 1900-1920

From: Strickland, D B :Photographs and postcards of Wellington, Picton, and the Wairarapa

Reference: PAColl-5410-06

Description: A street, possibly in Upper Hutt, showing shops and businesses on both sides of the road. Taken by an unidentified photographer, probably between 1900 and 1920. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).