Places

Date: 1880 - 1900

From: Glaser, Louis, fl 1890s-1900s :[New Zealand views]. Louis Glaser, Leipzig. [ca 1890s]

Reference: E-278-q-076

Description: Birdseye view of the city from the cathedral spire looking down at Cathedral Square to the Post Office building. Horse-drawn carts and carriages can be seen in the square below. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photogravure, 90 x 137 mm

Date: 1938

Reference: PA1-q-052

Description: Album chiefly shows members of a Lands & Survey team surveying boundaries etc, in the Chatham Islands, and in South Canterbury, circa 1938. Residents of the Chatham Islands, various locations in the islands and activities such as sheep transportation from the islands to Lyttelton and Wellington by ship are shown. Another sequence shows drainage and irrigation procedures in South Canterbury. The photographer is probably Russell Gladstone Dick, later the New Zealand Surveyor-General. Other - Source of descriptive information - Card inserted in album which reads "Ample evidence this is a 1938 Lands and Surveys team surveying boundaries etc ... The photographer is shown in photos 126, 127 and 112, and is probably Mr Dick, later NZ Surveyoe General ..." Signed "Rhys Richards". Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Dark blue cloth-covered album, 35.5 x 22.5 cm

Date: [Between 1868 and 1895]

By: Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.)

Reference: PA1-q-044

Description: Images of New Zealand, including the first photograph in the album made up of a collage of Maori portraits entitled "Maori land". Photographs taken by the Burton Brothers of Dunedin. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black covered album, 30 x 25 cm

Date: 1940 - 1949

From: [Ephemera of octavo size, relating to Christchurch as a tourist destination. 1900-1959]

By: Woolworth's (New Zealand) Ltd. Christchurch Branch

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Christchurch-1940s-01

Description: Small envelope containing eight black and white tourist photographs of Christchurch locations: Rose garden Rolleston Avenue Cathedral Square Avon River Bank Bowker Fountain at night Bridge of Remembrance Scott Memorial Waterfront, Lyttelton Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 8 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photographs inside colour printed envelope 88 x 110 mm. Provenance: Donated by Bob and Alison Stephens, Wellington, 2009. Alison Stephens was great-niece to Bill and Ruby Hall. Transfers: From Photographic Archive - PAColl-9501 - Material of the same provenance is housed at PAColl-9501..

Date: [Circa 1890s]

Reference: PA1-o-286

Description: Scenes of New Zealand, taken by unidentified photographers, chiefly of the South Island. The North island views include Whakarewarewa, especially Pohutu Geyser, Parliament Buildings in Wellington, Ohinemutu, Albert Park & Queen's Wharf in Auckland, and a stretch of the Okoroire-Rotorua Coach Road. South Island views include Lyttelton, Kaikoura, Cathedral Square in Christchurch, and a stretch of the Blenheim-Kaikoura Coach Road. Photographs of Sydney and the Conway River have been removed from the album. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Soft brown school notebook (E. Wolff & Son, London, [printers]), with hand-printed label attached, entitled `Views. Lyttelton, Christchurch, Conway R., Kaikoura, Sydney, Auckland & Picton Wharves'; 21.5 x 25.5 cm

Date: 1940 - 1949

From: [Ephemera of octavo size, relating to Christchurch as a tourist destination. 1900-1959]

By: Tanner Brothers Ltd (Publishers)

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Christchurch-1940s-02

Description: Small envelope containing twelve black and white tourist photographs of Christchurch locations: Avon River Bank Avon River, Christchurch Band rotunda, Avon River Christchurch Bowker Fountain at night Bridge of Remembrance The Cathedral, Christchurch Cathedral Square Rolleston Avenue Rose Gardens Scott Memorial Scott Memorial at night Waterfront, Lyttelton Quantity: 1 envelope containing 12 photographs. Physical Description: Photographs inside colour printed envelope 88 x 110 mm. Provenance: Donated by Jean Parsons, Auckland, 2012 Transfers: From Photographic Archive - PA-Group-00772 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at PA-Group-00772.

Date: [ca 1910]

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

Reference: 1/2-000845-G

Description: View overlooking buildings in the north-eastern corner of Cathedral Square in Christchurch, including the Warners Hotel (1900-01) and the business premises of the Lyttelton Times (1902-03). Carriages are parked outside the hotel. Photograph taken circa 1910, by William Archer Price. Other - Note on back of file print reads: "RH big white building is WARNERS HOTEL before COURT CASE AGAINST "LYTTELTON TIMES" (ADJOINING AT LEFT) - AFTER WHICH [ca. 1907? check] L H portion of Warners was demolished and the Liberty Theatre (now Savoy - 1960s-70s) was built." Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [ca 1903]

Reference: 1/2-018021-G

Description: Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch, with spire being rebuilt after the 1901 earthquake. Photographer unidentified. The nave, tower and spire of Christchurch Cathedral was completed in 1881. Work on completeing the rest of the building began in 1900. In 1902 the transcepts were finished and work started on the chancel and apse. An earthquake in 1901 cracked the upper part of the spire in two places. In this photograph which dates from late 1902/1903 (see scaffolding beyond the transcept indicating work on chancel) the upper part of the spire has been removed by Messrs Graham and Greig in preparation for replacing this section with a copper covered wooden structure. The Cathedral was completed in 1904. (Information from "Vision and Reality; Christchurch Cathedral in the Square," Colin Brown, Christchurch, 2000 and "A Dream of Spires," Ian Lochhead, Canterbury University Press, 1999, page 153.) Preparation for erecting the scaffolding was reported in the Christchurch Star 15 January 1902. The cross was replaced on the top of the new copper covered wooden section of the spire on 29 June 1903. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: ca 1910

From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/2-049501-G

Description: View across Cathedral Square, Christchurch City, to the Central Post Office. Behind the Post Office the dome and tower of the new Royal Exchange Building can be seen under construction. Pedestrians and a woman cyclist occupy the middle distance, and on the right a tram is taking on a passenger. Photographed by Steffano Francis Webb about 1910. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [ca 1912]

From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/1-003973-G

Description: Warner's Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, with cars parked outside. On the left is the Lyttelton Times building. Photograph taken ca 1912. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1910]

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

Reference: 1/2-000846-G

Description: Warner's Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, with cars parked outside. On the left is the Lyttelton Times Company Ltd building. Photograph taken by William A Price ca 1910. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: Dec 2007- Apr 2008

From: Owen, Dylan, 1958-: Photographs

Reference: PADL-000268

Description: Photographs of Christchurch buildings, 2007-2008 Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within folders called "Buildings Dec 2007 to Jan 2008" and "Buildings Feb to April 2008" Quantity: 143 digital photograph(s).

Date: [ca 1910]

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

Reference: 1/2-000851-G

Description: United Service Hotel centre right, with Barnett & Co. (chemists) in the left-hand corner of the hotel, and the Bank of New Zealand building centre with Colombo Street running between the hotel and the bank. Photograph taken by William A Price ca 1910. Other notes - For another image of the same view, with the same inscription and number, but in different lettering, see 1/2-000890. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Christchurch. 2472B Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: ca 1912

From: Huggins, William Percy, 1905-1992 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-7305-1

Description: View of the Royal Exchange Building, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, taken by an unknown photographer about 1912. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photomechanical print

Date: ca 1920s

From: Head, Samuel Heath, 1868-1948 :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-007400-G

Description: Buildings in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, circa 1920s. From left to right: The Weekly Press, H M Customs, Christchurch Tramway Board/Lyttelton Harbour Board. Photograph taken by Samuel Heath Head. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [ca 1917]

From: The Press (Newspaper) :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-009764-G

Description: Crowd in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, with the Post Office on the right, photographed circa 1917 by a staff photographer for The Press. Occassion unidentified. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative Processing information: The collection description was updated in November 2020 with information regarding commercial use of the photographs.

Date: [ca 1910]

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

Reference: 1/2-000847-G

Description: United Service Hotel, with Barnett & Co. (chemists) in the left-hand corner, and a sign reading "Great Bazaar Naval & Military Exhibition & Displays. K.E. Barracks, 3rd-10th December". Colombo Street runs past the hotel on the left. 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: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000890-G

Description: United Service Hotel centre right, with Barnett & Co. (chemists) in the left-hand corner of the hotel, and the Bank of New Zealand building centre with Colombo Street running between the hotel and the bank. Photograph taken by William A Price ca 1910. Other notes - For another image of the same view, with the same inscription and number, but in different lettering, see 1/2-000851. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Christchurch. 2472B Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: 27 Feb, 7 May, 24 May 2013

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

Reference: PADL-000864

Description: Comprises views of Christchurch central city area within the four main Avenues and within the central business district (CBD) taken by Ross Becker on the 27 February, 7 May and 24 May 2013. Shows effects of Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 on buildings and streets, crews at work within the red zone cordon around the CBD, artworks, Gap Filler projects, murals and posters, demolition and rebuild efforts. Includes views of Christchurch Cathedral showing scaffolding and steel supports, and shipping containers. Nearby are the Chalice sculpture and the Citizens' War Memorial. Includes views of street intersections, Hereford and Mancester street showing sites of demolished buildings, refurbished Art Deco building (formerly part of High To Hereford building) intersection of Hereford and Colombo Streets showing BNZ building, 'Flour Power' sculpture by Regan Gentry, the intersection of High Street and Cashel Street showing 140-154 Cashel Street (Foot Locker, Kathmandu, Southern Star building, The Crossing), rubble pile, vacant sites, tram tracks, intersection of High Street, Lichfield Street and Manchester Street showing 'Nucleus' sculpture by Phil Price, the Majestic Theatre building now housing Plush clothing, intersection of Cashel Street and Manchester Street showing Shooters bar, Oaks iStay on Cashel hotel, rubble piles, Hotel All Seasons, demolition truck and rubble on Cashel Street near intersection with Manchester Street. Includes views around Cathedral Square showing remaining four floors of the BNZ building (before demolition), refurbished Heritage Apartment Hotel, digger at work in basement of ANZ Bank demolition site, Old Post Office, cranes in foreground of Rendezvous Hotel and Novotel Hotel, Millenium Hotel, Old Exchange building, Telecom building in rebuild zone. Includes views of public artwork and Gap Filler projects showing mini golf on Manchester Street, murals on Peterborough Street, the giant green lounge suite on Gloucester Street, sprinklers watering a bright green lawn on a demolition site (tended daily by a CERA manager) (greening the red zone), examples of 'All Right" series of posters, artwork by children in New Regent Street, artworks at Re:START Cashel Mall, a shop mannequin buried head first in Manchester Street footpath, a self portrait sculpture by Ronnie Van Hout standing on the roof of 209 Tuam Street, orange tree covered in high visibility by Peter Majendie in Manchester Street. Includes views on Victoria Street showing intersection with Salisbury Street, Christchurch City Council sign, crew with machinery working on foundation of Victoria Street Clock Tower. Includes views of the Peterborough Apartments on Montreal Street, New Regent Street showing the south entrance, pallet outdoor seating at north end, and people outside new shops, Includes views on Hereford Street showing Telecom Green sign, Telecom Exchange building 95 Hereford street, 'Old Public Toilets 2013' artwork by Mike Hewson on wall at 111 Hereford Street vacant lot, digger on edge of water filled basement of the ANZ Bank demolition site on Cathedral Square and Hereford Street, refurbished 150 Hereford Street building housing Avonmore College and several retailers, an Orion worker checking power distribution cabinet, female soldier at red zone cordon entry point, hut has CERA signage. Includes view looking along Colombo Street and surveyors at work, puddle reflection of Christchurch City Council civic administration building on Lichfield Street and Tuam street, remains of Price Waterhouse Cooper building in Armagh Street, Kilmore Street Medical Centre nearly completed, the From High To Hereford building under restoration, MSC building at 92-94 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Town Hall and site of demolished Convention Centre, Kilmore Street, steel supports against remains of MKenzie and Willis building in Tuam Street, Includes views across High Street of the Crossing and Ballantynes, Bridge of Rememberance under repair, remains of the Holiday Inn at High Street and Cashel Street, new building under construction on former site of W.Strange & Co. building on corner of High Street and Lichfield Street, people walking down tram tracks on High Street. Includes building covered in scaffolding while under repair, Bonnington House on Manchester Street, Cathedral Junction complex in Worcester Street, shipping containers holding up the facade of the Isaac Theatre Royal. Includes views of the Bridge of Rememberance under repair, Our City Otautahi building (formerly Municipal Chambers) near bridge, large digger demolishing BNZ building in Armagh Street. Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the Library in a folder called "2012-2013/CBD & inside the four Avenues" Quantity: 130 digital photograph(s).

Date: 30 September - 3 October 2014

From: Love, Valerie J, 1980- : Photographs

Reference: PADL-001280

Description: Photographs of Christchurch City taken 30 September - 3 October 2014, showing the effects of the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. The photographs show street scenes, damaged buildings, vacant lots, construction sites, rebuilding efforts, signage, and new buildings. The images also include photographs of transitional spaces and temporary art installations around the central city, including projects by GapFiller and Greening The Rubble, and the NZ Ice Fest, and art works by Sara Hughes, Chris Heaphy, Neil Dawson, Julia Morison, and Lonnie Hutchinson. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Valerie Love is a staff member at the Alexander Turnbull Library. The photographs were taken while she was in Christchurch attending the Archives and Records Association of New Zealand (ARANZ) 2014 annual meeting. Quantity: 154 digital photograph(s).