Places

Date: 1895

By: New Zealand Graphic and Star Printing Works; New Zealand Graphic and Ladies' Journal

Reference: G-368

Description: At the top left of this view in four sections, Lyttelton, looking north along the railway lines and wharves. In the centre, Christchurch Cathedral viewed from Cathedral Square. Top right is a further view of Lyttelton township from the hills above it, looking down. The bottom half of the picture is a view in Cathedral Square forming a half-circle with Colombo Street looking south to the Port Hills in the centre, and east and west Worcester Street on the left and right. Warner's Hotel and the Central Post Office are to the right of Colombo Street. Main panorama measures 195 x 870 mm ; main title trimmed Lithographed from photographic originals Extended Title - Supplement to New Zealand Graphic, Dec 18, 1895 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, ca 350 x 870 mm

Date: [Circa 1900s]

By: New Zealand. Tourist and Publicity Department

Reference: PA1-o-504

Description: Photographs of Christchurch and environs, taken by the New Zealand Tourist and Publicity Department circa 1900s. Views outside Christchurch City include the stone monument to Kai Tahu on the site of the Kaiapohi Pa, commemorating those who died in attacks by Te Rauparaha and his northern followers Lyttelton wharf and harbour. Christchurch views include the Avon River; central city street scenes; Cathedral Square with the Cathedral and Warner's Hotel, and people using various forms of transport (horse-drawn vehicles and bicycles); the Cathedral and Canterbury Museum (both interior and exterior views). Views inside the museum show various exhibits. Other Titles - New Zealand Tourist Department. No. 17 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark blue cover, black corners and spine, entitled "New Zealand Tourist Department, No. 17"; 26.5 x 35.6 cm

Date: 1 Aug 1891

From: Maclay, Adam Henry Pearson, 1873-1955 :Negatives

Reference: 1/2-163954-G

Description: Photograph taken by Christchurch photographer Adam Henry Pearson Maclay. Other - additional information from Paperspast, National Library of NZ, for earthquake damage to the Christchurch Cathedral steeple on September 1 1888 Source of descriptive information - Negative registers. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 1/2 plate

Date: [ca 1902]

Reference: 1/2-025301-F

Description: A scene in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, circa 1902, showing Warner's Hotel in the centre. Adjacent to the hotel can be seen construction starting on the Lyttelton Times building. A tram and a group of horse drawn carriages are in the middle ground. On the left, a group of people cross the tram lines, and, to the left of them, a man rides a bicycle. Puddles of water are on the road. Library client supplied dates for the completion of Warners Hotel, and the construction of the Lyttelton Times building, March 2011. Warners Hotel was completed in 1901, and the Lyttelton Times building was constructed ca 1902-1904. 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: [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).

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

Reference: 1/1-019480-G

Description: Inside the dining room of Warner's Hotel in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, showing tables and chairs set for dining. The ceiling is decorated. Taken by Steffano Webb. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

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