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Barton, Cranleigh Harper, 1890-1975 :Townend Glass House, Christchurch Botanical Garden...
Date: 1919
From: Barton, Cranleigh Harper 1890-1975 :[Christchurch streets, gardens and houses] / Cranleigh Barton [1930s-1950s?]
Reference: A-227-250
Description: Shows a grassy area with a path in the foreground with a glass house and trees appearing over the roof of the glass house. The view is probably taken in the spring, with blossom visible on the trees in the foreground The first Townend Glasshouse, an orchid and begonia house, was left to the city by Annie Quayle Townend in 1914. It originally stood in the grounds of Holly Lea, a large Christchurch property, but was moved to the Botanical Gardens, being replaced by the current Townend Glasshouse building in 1955 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 190 x 285 mm
Statue of John Robert Godley, Christchurch, with Dr Alfred Charles Barker seated below
Date: 13 Nov 1869
From: Seager, Edward : Photograph album
By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873
Reference: PAColl-4508-01
Description: Statue of John Robert Godley, Christchurch, with Dr Alfred Charles Barker seated below, 13 November, 1869. Photograph taken by Dr Barker. Note on back of file print reads: "In the background is the open tower where the bills were put up. The tower was for ringing the time." Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 20.3 x 14.6 cm
Tractor working on a state housing building site in Christchurch
Date: ca 1950
From: Tourist and Publicity
Reference: 1/1-007818-F
Description: Caterpillar D8 tractor and Le Tourneau 12 yd carryall working on a state housing building site in Christchurch. Photograph taken circa 1950s by an unidentified photographer for the National Publicity Studios. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
Propellor and engine of aeroplane under construction, National Airways Corporation (NAC...
Date: Apr 1965
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-64748-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative
Johann Franz Julius von Haast and house
Date: ca 1860s
From: Haast family: Collection
Reference: PAColl-5381-02
Description: Johann Franz Julius von Haast and (Mary von Haast?) alongside a house (in Christchurch?), circa 1860s. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 14.4 x 20.6 cm
Aeroplane under construction in hangar, National Airways Corporation (NAC) Press Forum,...
Date: Apr 1965
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-64746-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative
[New Zealand. Tourist and Publicity Department] :Aotearoa, land of the Long White Cloud...
Date: 1987
By: New Zealand. Tourist and Publicity Department
Reference: Eph-D-TOURISM-1987-02
Description: Poster promoting New Zealand as a tourist destination. Shows two photographs, one of cloud of the Tongariro National Park, and one of high cloud over Christchurch. Assumed to be published by Tourist and Publicity because of similar photographs appearing in their pamphlets at this time. Dated from similar photographs appearing in dated pamphlets produced by the Department. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photolithograph on poster, 750 x 495 mm.
Coach outside a Cobb & Co office
Date: ca 1860s
Reference: 1/2-004131-F
Description: A coach and four horses laden with passengers outside a Cobb & Co office and Page's Livery and Commission Stables in Christchurch. The shadow of the photographer is in the foreground. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative
Wheeler and son album 2
Date: [Circa 1870s to 1880s]
By: Edmund Wheeler & Son (Firm)
Reference: PA1-o-533
Description: New Zealand views taken circa 1870s to 1880s by E Wheeler & Son. Scenes include both North Island and South Island views, and all places named are listed above, as are businesses, ships and buildings, where possible. Items of interest include a photograph of trout taken by the Upper Selwyn River "A good day's sport. 38 fish, with the fly, 2 rods" with two large baskets alongside. Two scenes show different means of transport across rivers where there are no bridges. One is the "Cage bridge" (or Flying Fox) across the Teremakau (Taramakau) River, and the other shows a ferry punt across the Buller River. A number of views show farming activities, including a scene near Cheviot of about 20,000 sheep being drafted for shearing; and one of a wagon laden with wool bales being hauled by a team of bullocks. A view of gold sluicing is shown in this album with the locality indistinct. The same view is shown in the first Wheeler Album (PA1-o-532) in which the locality is named as Waimea. Other Titles - New Zealand Views Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with blue buckram cover, entitled "New Zealand Views. Wheeler & Son" in gold lettering on spine; 26.5 x 33.0 cm
Art works on display at the University of Canterbury School of Arts
Date: 1907
From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives
Reference: 1/1-005362-G
Description: Display of art works at the University of Canterbury School of Arts in 1907. Photograph taken by Steffano Francis Webb. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).
Double decker tram car, Christchurch
Date: [ca 1920s]
From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives
Reference: 1/1-019538-G
Description: Photograph taken by the Steffano Webb Photographic Studio, Christchurch. Source of descriptive information - Negative register and inscriptions on negative. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 6.5 x 8.5 inches
Andersen, Johannes Carl, 1873-1962: Photograph of Sir Joseph Kinsey taken by Lady Kinsey
Date: [ca 1910]
By: Andersen, Johannes Carl, 1873-1962; Kinsey, Sarah Ann, 1849-1941
Reference: PAColl-9460
Description: Photograph of Sir Joseph James Kinsey, circa 1910, taken in his garden, Christchurch, by Lady Kinsey. Head and shoulders portrait. He is smiling. Title supplied by Library Source of descriptive information - Inscriptions on front and back of print. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - J J Kinsey To my friend Johannes C Andersen; Recto - Photo of Sir Joseph taken in his garden by Lady Kinsey at the time the expedition was on - Called The Smiler by members of the expedition. Given to me 24 July 1933. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 20.4 x 15.6 cm Provenance: Inscription indicates that photograph was given to J C Andersen by J J Kinsey. Processing information: Descriptive record updated in February 2019 to record that Andersen was the likely creator of the collection.
Christchurch City Council Chambers, with Robert Falcon Scott Memorial
Date: 1913
From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives
Reference: 1/1-005303-G
Description: Photograph taken by the Steffano Webb Photographic Studio, Christchurch. Source of descriptive information - Negative register and inscriptions on negative. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 6.5 x 8.5 inches
Booth, Macdonald & Co Ltd :[Whitman baling press for hay and straw. 1907].
Date: 1907
From: Booth, Macdonald & Co Ltd :Farm implements catalogue no. 27. Christchurch, Timaru, Hastings, N.Z. 1st January, 1907.
Reference: Eph-A-FARM-MACHINERY-1907-01-38
Description: Shows illustration of "Whitman's Steel King", from St Louis, Missouri. Engraving provided by the Wittenberg Engraving Co. St Louis. Extended Title - From Booth, Macdonald Co Ltd. Farm implements catalogue no 27 (1907), page 38. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on page of sales catalogue.. Physical Description: Engraving and letterpress, on page 155 x 240 mm.
Station Garage, Christchurch
Date: [ca early 1920s]
Reference: 1/2-073994-G
Description: Station Garage, Christchurch, in the early 1920s. Taken by an unidentified photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).
Platform at Christchurch Railway Station
Date: ca 1910
Reference: 1/2-038597-F
Description: Scene on a platform at the Christchurch Railway Station, circa 1910. Amongst the unidentified, stand three women, alongside a train, wearing full length dresses/skirts and hats. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.5 x 22 cm
Fijian firewalkers at the New Zealand International Exhibition, Christchurch
Date: 1906 or 1907
From: Head, Samuel Heath, 1868-1948 :Negatives
Reference: 1/1-007475-G
Description: Photograph taken by Samuel Heath Head, Christchurch. Source of descriptive information - Negative register. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 6.5 x 8.5 inches
[Postcard]. New Zealand International Exhibition, 1906-7. No. 8 - Katzenjammer Castle /...
Date: 1907
From: [Postcard album of cards collected by May Stephens. ca 1905-1915].
By: Wilson, R Lois (Mrs), active 1990; Stephens, May, active 1906-1915; Dutch & Bull (Firm)
Reference: Eph-B-POSTCARD-Vol-1-051-2
Description: Shows a queue lined up to enter the Katzenjammer amusement castle, or side show. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - [Letter from Rene, to May Bowater: Dear May, This is where we are going tonight. We went to the Ex this morning and it is lovely. We are having a glorious time and the weather is just perfect. Hope you like this P.C. If you were in the castle you would laugh. Love from Rene. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph 89 x 140 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs R L Wilson in 1982.
Armagh Street, Christchurch
Date: May 1860
By: Barker, Alfred Charles (Dr), 1819-1873
Reference: 1/2-022719-F
Description: Looking west along Armagh Street in Christchurch, May 1860. Riccarton bush is in the left background. The long building with three dormers, under the left end of the bush is the Plough Inn. Taken by Alfred Charles Barker. Cranmer Square and Hagly Park are in the background, but not visible. The keeper of the Plough Inn was J Dilloway, who was also a gunsmith. The last house on the right, going towards the river, is near the corner of Armagh Terrace and Park Terrace, and was at some time occupied by Sir Henry Wigram (1857-1934). Note on back of file print reads: "Second house from right in background is Thacker's `Guardian' Printery where the first sessions of the Prov Govt were held - 1853-4." This photograph is published in Johannes C Andersen's book `Old Christchurch in Picture and Story', 1949, page 235. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Transfers: Other photographs in this series include (1/2-022712 to 022714, 022719, 022720, 022722, 022733).
Workers dwelling built for the New Zealand International Exhibition in Christchurch
Date: 1906
From: Dickie, John, 1869-1942 :Collection of postcards, prints and negatives
Reference: 1/2-034689-G
Description: Workers dwelling designed by Samuel Hurst Seager and Cecil Wood and built for the New Zealand International Exhibition in Christchurch, 1906-1907. This building was later moved to 52 Longfellow Street, Christchurch. From 1972 until 1985 it was known as "The Beckenham Pottery". Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).