IMAGE
O'Connor, Margaret :Photographs of the Royal Oak hotel, Wellington
- Date
- ca1930s
- By
- O'Connor, Margaret, active 1997
- Reference
- PAColl-5450
- Description
The bulk of this collection is a record of a late 1930s refurbishment of the interiors of the Royal Oak Hotel, Wellington. As such it is a very good record of style and lavish taste in interior decor for the period. There are also photographs of the exterior of the hotel ca 1945, and of a reception for Gracie Fields from the same year
Arrangement: Album at PA1-o-838
Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). 14 b&w original photographic print(s).
Provenance: Photographs given to Margaret O'Connor by Stephen and Margaret Veronica (Madge) Birchall, managers of the Royal Oak during the 1950s. Mrs Birchall was the aunt of Margaret O'Connor
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 1 album(s) Album(s), 14 b&w original photographic print(s), Photographs
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Main entrance, Royal Oak Hotel, Wellington
Date: ca 1938
From: O'Connor, Margaret :Photographs of the Royal Oak hotel, Wellington
Reference: PAColl-5450-1-9
Description: General view of refurbished main entrance clearly showing the archirectural details and surface materials used. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
The public lounge of the Royal Oak Hotel, Wellington
Date: ca 1938
From: O'Connor, Margaret :Photographs of the Royal Oak hotel, Wellington
Reference: PAColl-5450-1-1
Description: View of the public lounge showing chairs and tables and carpet with a large, strong pattern. To the left centre is a potted palm. At the far end is the bar with barman and plywood veneered surround. A waiter stands in the far right hand corner of the room. The ceiling is made up of simply moulded plaster giving a mild steam lined appearance. A frosted glass light bowl hangs from three chains. There is a veneered plywood dado around the lower part of the walls. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
The public lounge of the Royal Oak Hotel, Wellington
Date: ca 1938
From: O'Connor, Margaret :Photographs of the Royal Oak hotel, Wellington
Reference: PAColl-5450-1-8
Description: View of the public lounge showing chairs and tables and carpet with a large, strong pattern. To the left centre is a potted palm. At the far end is the bar with barman and plywood veneered surround. A waiter stands in the far right hand corner of the room. The ceiling is made up of simply moulded plaster giving a mild steam lined appearance. A frosted glass light bowl hangs from three chains. There is a veneered plywood dado around the lower part of the walls. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
The Tavern Bar of the Royal Oak Hotel, Wellington
Date: ca 1938
From: O'Connor, Margaret :Photographs of the Royal Oak hotel, Wellington
Reference: PAColl-5450-1-2
Description: View of the tavern bar showing adzed half timbered interior. Two soldiers sit in the ingle nook, another patron leans against the bar. and a middle aged woman can be seen sitting behind the counter. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
View of sitting room, Royal Oak Hotel, Wellington
Date: ca 1938
From: O'Connor, Margaret :Photographs of the Royal Oak hotel, Wellington
Reference: PA1-o-838-7
Description: View of the private sitting room of the managers of the Royal Oak Hotel Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
Deluxe sitting room, Royal Oak Hotel, Wellington
Date: ca 1938
From: O'Connor, Margaret :Photographs of the Royal Oak hotel, Wellington
Reference: PAColl-5450-1-5
Description: View of a corner of the sitting room. Shows carpet, piano, chairs, table, tea trolley, fire place and mirror. Under the window between the fireplace and wall are shelves containing books and ornaments Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
View of the tavern bar, Royal Oak Hotel, Wellington
Date: ca 1938
From: O'Connor, Margaret :Photographs of the Royal Oak hotel, Wellington
Reference: PA1-o-838-12
Description: View of the tavern bar interior which is constructed in an adzed half-timbered style The tavern bar at the Royal Oak Hotel was the "gay" bar in Wellington during the post world war two period until the hotel was demolished in the early 1980s Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
Reception booth, Royal Oak Hotel, Wellington
Date: [ca 1938]
From: O'Connor, Margaret :Photographs of the Royal Oak hotel, Wellington
Reference: PAColl-5450-1-6
Description: View of the reception booth with its veneered plywood exterior surfaces and moulded glass window and door panels. The top of the area covered with plywood is trimmed with two lines of neon lighting. On the desk in the booth an ornamental jug of poppies can be seen. One of the main doors is open giving a narrow view of Cuba Street beyond. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
The public lounge of the Royal Oak Hotel, Wellington
Date: ca 1938
From: O'Connor, Margaret :Photographs of the Royal Oak hotel, Wellington
Reference: PAColl-5450-1-7
Description: View of the public lounge showing chairs and tables and carpet with a large, strong pattern. To the left centre is a potted palm. At the far end is the bar with barman and plywood veneered surround. A waiter stands in the far right hand corner of the room. The ceiling is made up of simply moulded plaster giving a mild steam lined appearance. A frosted glass light bowl hangs from three chains. There is a veneered plywood dado around the lower part of the walls. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
View of the private bar, Royal Oak Hotel, Wellington
Date: ca 1938
From: O'Connor, Margaret :Photographs of the Royal Oak hotel, Wellington
Reference: PA1-o-838-11
Description: Vew of the private bar which is a good example of the streamlined style of the 1930s. The ceilings and ceiling supports belong to the hotel as decorated in 1899-1900 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).