Places

Date: 1959 - 1965

From: Firth, Cedric Harold, 1908-1994 :[Architectural plans. ca 1930-1980]

By: Firth, Cedric Harold, 1908-1994; New Zealand. Ministry of Works

Reference: Plans-94-039-656/736

Description: Job 527 - Various plans for Ministry of Works office building, Bridge Street, Nelson (known later as Monro State Building), dated 1959-1965 Quantity: 81 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprints, pencil, ink, various sizes

Date: 1962 - 1966

From: Firth, Cedric Harold, 1908-1994 :[Architectural plans. ca 1930-1980]

By: Firth, Cedric Harold, 1908-1994; New Zealand. Ministry of Works

Reference: Plans-94-039-861/897

Description: Job 527 - Various working plans and office layouts for Ministry of Works departmental office building, Bridge Street, Nelson (known later as Monro State Building), dated 1962-1966. To house - Magistrates and Supreme Court (Ground Floor), Births, Deaths & Marriages (Ground Floor), NZ Forest Service (1st Floor), Lands & Deeds Registry (1st Floor), Companies Office (1st Floor), Lands & Survey Dept (2nd Floor), National Park Board (2nd Floor). Quantity: 36 plan(s). Physical Description: Pencil on tracing paper, various sizes

Date: 1959

From: Firth, Cedric Harold, 1908-1994 :[Architectural plans. ca 1930-1980]

By: Holland, H E, active 1959

Reference: Plans-94-039-705

Description: Plan - Nelson 7644. File 5/13 :Site plan showing locations of proposed Justice Dept building, proposed Courthouse, and existing Police Station. Includes other buildings in the area, land contours and vegetation. The area is bounded by Bridge Street, Harley Street, and Hardy Street. Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint and ink, 670 x 970 mm

Date: 1845

By: Bell, Francis Dillon (Sir), 1822-1898

Reference: B-086-008

Description: Nelson from Saltwater Bridge (now Queen's Gardens). Church Hill, with fortifications, is in the middle distance on the right, with Trafalgar Street running across the view to the left. Bridge Street runs up the left, from the pond in the foreground to the hills behind Printed by C M Banks Ltd. Original [at time of publication] in possession of W F Airey Esq, Lower Hutt. Photograph of original held. No. 212 of limited edition of 1000 prints See also the Library's pencil drawing of the same view at A-252-015, 'Nelson in 1845' Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph of watercolour 262 x 373 mm on sheet 381 mm x 508 mm

Date: ca 1930s

Reference: PAColl-6528

Description: Photographer unknown. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-018094 to 018119 and 1/4-018121 to 018134 Quantity: 40 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negatives

Date: 1855 - 1870

From: Beatson, William, 1807-1870 :[Architectural plans of buildings in England and Nelson. 1840-1870].

Reference: Plans-99-020-204

Description: Shows a plan of the building on a triangular block of land. Includes offices for principal, clerk and salesman, a bonded store, and a yard. According to the donor (see AT 13/14/1, 19 November 1999), this building was built for Messrs Edwards & Company, and opened in August 1864. It was built on rubble from the Boulder Bank in Nelson Harbour and at that time was the largest building in Nelson. Part of the building now houses a radio station (Nov 1999). 1860s cadastral map shows this triangle of land as belonging to the trustees of the Wesleyan Church. Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Pencil on sheet, 380 x 557 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr Patrick Beatson, in 1999.

Date: [Between 1863 and 1888]

From: Bloch, Theodor Thorlacius, 1844-1935 :Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: PA1-q-034

Description: Views of New Zealand, interspersed with views of Australia and Denmark. The New Zealand images are chiefly of the Nelson and Tasman regions, including the Maitai River, central Nelson, and a military camp at Richmond in 1877. There are a large number of views of various parts of Victoria, Australia, and several of dwellings and churches in Denmark. In a pocket at the front of the album are three images, one of St Martin's Church (Canterbury, England), and two of Winchester Cathedral. There are several images of Claverley House, with no indication as to its whereabouts. Photographs taken by professional photographer Theodor Bloch, who worked in Nelson circa 1863 to 1888, before working in various parts of Australia. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Brown cover with black and gold ornamentation, labelled "Scraps", 285 x 225 mm

Date: [Circa 1860s-1870s]

From: Bloch, Theodor Thorlacius, 1844-1935 :Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: PA1-o-040

Description: Album chiefly containing views of the Nelson Region, including ships in the harbour, Boulder Bank, a hotel in Moutere, a partially built steamship being transported to sea, and a Thanksgiving service by the Bishop of Nelson for safe arrival. Other areas covered include two images of Wellington, one of Sale (Victoria, Australia), several of Switzerland and of Odense in Denmark (taken when the photographer travelled back to Denmark in 1873). Photographs taken by Theodor Bloch between the 1860s and 1880s. Inscriptions: Album page - [?] McMaster, 10 Airlie Rd., Montmorency Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Blue covered album with black and gold illustration, labelled "Album" "Citations quaint, in ink and paint, nor faces scant as is and aint. S...r.", 200 x 300 mm.

Date: 1900 - 1950

From: McLeod, Hector Norman, fl 1870s-1957 :Maps from papers

By: McLeod, Hector Norman, 1872-

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Ki/[19-?]/Acc.37536

Description: Sketch plan showing block II, Section 5, DP 2081, surveyed and highlighted, next to Section 6, on Main Road, Evans Bay. Section 6 adjoins Tirangi Road. Also marked are Bridge Street, Old Farm Road and ilbirnie Crescent; some dwellings are roughly sketched. The Wellington Electric Tram Works are marked. Includes a locality plan. Title supplied by cataloguer Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, part coloured, on paper, scale indeterminable, 23.2 x 30.8 cm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLeod, Hector Norman, fl 1902-1927. Business papers. MS-Papers-0154.

Date: 1867 - 1888

From: Bloch, Theodor Thorlacius, 1844-1935 :Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: PA1-q-035

Description: Chiefly photographs of Nelson and surroundings; also includes images of Wellington, Port Chalmers and Mitre Peak. Photographs taken by Theodor Bloch, circa 1867 to 1888 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Green covered album with ornamental decoration in black and gold, containing albumen prints of varying sizes; 285 x 250 mm

Date: 1855 - 1870

From: Beatson, William, 1807-1870 :[Architectural plans of buildings in England and Nelson. 1840-1870].

Reference: Plans-99-020-203

Description: Shows a plan of the building on a triangular block of land. Includes offices for clerk and salesman, a bonded store, and a yard. According to the donor (see AT 13/14/1, 19 November 1999), this building was built for Messrs Edwards and Company, and opened in August 1864. It was built on rubble from the Boulder Bank in Nelson Harbour, and at the time was the largest building in Nelson. Part of the building now houses a radio station (in 1999). 1860s cadastral map shows this triangle of land as belonging to the trustees of the Wesleyan Church. Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Pencil on sheet, 380 x 557 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr Patrick Beatson, in 1999.

Date: 1867

By: C & J T Bray

Reference: C-069-001

Description: Time-table with pictures of a horse-drawn tram, with male passengers seated on the roof, female passengers seated inside, and a series of circular vignettes of public and commercial buildings, wharves, etc. in and around Nelson. The fares are given and the information is signed C & J. T. Bray, Lessees. Businesses featured include C. Balme, Engineer and Millwright; Australian Royal Mail Company, T. Cawthron, Agent; Commercial Hotel, Trafalgar and Hardy Streets, J. Jervis Proprietor; Moore and Conway, Builders, Hardy Street; E. F. Jones, Dining and Refreshment; Custom House Hotel; G. Fleming, Cabinetmaker and Upholsterer, Hardy Street; A. Fletcher, Photographer, Hardy Street; H. Balme, Coach Builder, Hardy Street; W. Jones, Taylor and Draper, Hardy Street; Moore and Conway, Builders, Hardy Street; H. Hounsell, General Furnishers; Rob Hounsell, Brightwater Mill; I. P. Cooke, Plumber, Glazier, Painter; J. Levick, Albion Wharf; Albion Hotel, The Port, J. N. Wilkinson, Proprietor; Miners' Arms, corner Hardy and Collingwood Streets; J. A. Packer, Turner in General; Pringle & Co, General Grocers, Waimea Street; Hodgson and Friend, Engravers and Lithographers; The Colonist, Newspaper and Advertising Office, Waimea Street; R. G. Gibbons, Government Wharf; Pier Hotel, The Port, H. Jasper, Proprietor; R. Simpson, Cooper; Hargreaves, Butcher; S. Wakeford, Iron and Brass Founder, Bridge Street; B. Franzen, Sailmaker, Tent Depot, The Port; Steamboat Tavern, Haven Road; T. B. Louisson, House and Ship Painter, Bridge Street; A. Simpson, Cooper; J. N. Toonkey [?], Steam Sawing and Planing, Hardy Street; Burnett and Miles, Monumental Yard; T. Snow, Victoria House; F. B. Josephs, Hairdressing; Victoria Hotel, Haven Road; S. Wakeford, Engineer and Millwright; W. M. Stanton, Importer of Books, Stationery, Music and Instruments; W. C. Wilkins, Ironmonger; W. Akersten, Ship Chandler; Ship Hotel, The Port; W. Brown, Photographer; Wairoa Valley Steam Saw Mill; W. Harvey, Cabinetmaker; Mrs W. V. Salter, Milliner, Dress and Mantel Maker, Hardy Street For conjectured date see letter at TL 3/1/1/2, 11 Nov. 1986 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 575 x 450 mm

Date: 1845

By: Bell, Francis Dillon (Sir), 1822-1898

Reference: A-252-019

Description: View from above Saltwater Creek. The low hill with buildings on the right is Church Hill, with the fortifications around the emigration barracks (pre-fabricated) where Nelson Cathedral now stands. Just below the hill, in Nile Street, is the Bishop's School (still standing). Trafalgar Street, the main street, runs down from Church Hill to the left, through the buildings that line it. The flat gap near the hill is where Hardy Street now runs across Trafalgar Street; the next, one block further left, is now Bridge Street. In the far left centre are the watermill and the brewery, the first in New Zealand, exporting beer to Wellington and Auckland. Two male travellers, one with a swag, are in the foreground. A woman is pursuing three cows in right foreground. A watercolour version of this drawing, titled Nelson dated 27 October 1845, is held in a private collection: negative 23060 1/2. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Drawn by F.D.B.; Recto - beneath image - title Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Drawing pasted on card : pencil ; image 197 x 269 mm on card 220 x 290 mm

Date: 1867

From: [Artist unknown] :Timetable of the Dun Mountain bus running between Nelson and the port. [Nelson, C. & J.T. Bray, 1867?]

Reference: C-069-001-top-right

Description: The top right section of an illustrated timetable. Includes pictures of a range of Nelson businesses including The Colonist, newspaper and advertising Office, Waimea Street, T. B. Louisson, house and ship painter, Bridge Street, R. Simpson, cooper, Hargreaves butcher, Bridge Street, H. Hounsell, General Furnishers, Rod & Hounsell, Brightwater Mill and S. Wakeford, iron proprietor, Bridge Street. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, section of whole measuring 575 x 450 mm

Date: 1900

From: Original photographic prints and postcards from the file print collection, Box 18

Reference: PAColl-7581-91

Description: Looking north east towards Miramar lagoon, Wellington, in 1900, along what later became Bridge Street. The Crawford homestead is in the background. Taken by an unidentified photographer. Inscriptions: Verso - Miramar homestead (Crawfords) 1900. Lagoon along present Bridge St. Looking N. E. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 9.4 x 10.6 cm Processing information: Formerly filed in Turnbull Library Pictures at 41. Wellington. Miramar. 1900. No neg at 1/2-008108

Date: 13 Dec 2011

From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011

Reference: PADL-000662

Description: Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 taken 13 December 2011 by Ross Becker. Shows aerial photographs of Christchurch city documenting the damage, including Westfield Riccarton (Riccarton Mall). Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the Library within a folder called "Flying - selected" Quantity: 104 digital photograph(s).

Date: 4 Apr 2012

From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011

Reference: PADL-000741

Description: Photographs showing the effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, taken 4 April 2012, particularly of South New Brighton. Shows laying sewerage system, speed restrictions due to even surfaces, view from the Spit towards Redcliffs, Southshore Spit Reserve signage and views. Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the Library within a folder called "April 04 - Sth Brighton" Quantity: 13 digital photograph(s).

Date: 3 May 2012

From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011

Reference: PADL-000745

Description: Photographs showing the effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, taken 3 May 2012, particularly aerial views of Christchurch and Lyttelton. Shows views of schools, parks, Westfield Riccarton (Riccarton Mall), suburbs, rock falls, cliff collapses, demolition and damage to buildings, and the changing landscape of the city following demolition. Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the Library within a folder called "May 03 - flying Ross" Quantity: 113 digital photograph(s).