Shamrock Hotel (Wellington, N.Z.)

Date: 1986-1998

From: Shephard, Wayne, active 1990-2001: Papers relating to Wellington buildings

Reference: 2007-116-109

Description: File comprises Archive of Wellington Architecture research forms. Some forms include newspaper cuttings. Selected names indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1971

From: Eiby, George Allison, 1918-1992 :[Wellington sketchbook]. 1971.

Reference: E-476-f-012

Description: View from Hawkestone Street at the intersection with Molesworth Street looking across to Little Pipitea Street. Thorndon Tavern (under construction) is on the corner of Little Pipitea and Molesworth streets, and Shamrock Hotel is on the corner of Hawkestone and Molesworth streets. Cars parked in Hawkestone Street. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 270 x 356 mm

Date: 1981

By: Brown, Stephen, active 2014

Reference: MS-Papers-11674

Description: Research material relating to the move of the Shamrock Hotel in Thorndon, Wellington from Molesworth Street to Tinakori Road in October 1981. The folder contains two newspaper cuttings, and a six page history of the site of the Shamrock Hotel undertaken by the NZB Architectural Department (photocopied typescript). Photographs documenting the moving of the building are available at PAColl-10185. Source of title - Transcribed from item Mr Brown is Chairman of the body corporate of the Shamrock Hotel. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) & printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr S Brown, Wellington, Jan 2014 Transfers: From Photographic Archive - One folder of research material (PH-2014-007).

Date: October 1981

By: Brown, Stephen, active 2014

Reference: PAColl-10185

Description: Photographs of the Shamrock Hotel in Wellington being moved from Molesworth Street to Tinakori Road in October 1981. One taken by the Evening Post. Photographer(s) unidentified for the other images, perhaps also Evening Post. Images show the hotel up on blocks on Molesworth Street and the move up Hill Street to Tinakori Road, and the vacant site on Molesworth Street after the move. The images also show wide load vehicles, a truck labelled T R Parry Ltd building removal contractor, and a portrait of an unidentified man holding up a Maori pendant found at the site of the move. Accompanying information - A handwritten note to 'Beryl' from 'John Peacock' regarding the prints. The Shamrock, a Victorian pub, was built in 1893 at the corner of Molesworth and Hawkestone Streets, Thorndon, in 1893. In October 1981, the building was cut in half and moved to a new location on the corner of Tinakori Road and Harriett Street, (230 Tinakori Rd), Thorndon, by developer Rex Nicholls. Source of Title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 18 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w original photographic print(s) contact prints with 15 images. 2 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints Provenance: Brown was the chairman of the body corporate of the Shamrock Hotel. The prints were found in the attic of a house in Kelburn and were believed to have belonged to the previous owner (20-30 years ago). Transfers: To Manuscripts & Archives - One copy of a six page typescript titled 'Shamrock Hotel, Wellington, A brief history of the site, (N.Z.B. Architectural Department)' and two newspaper cuttings (Reference number MS-Papers-11674).

Date: 1978-1993

From: Shephard, Wayne, active 1990-2001: Papers relating to Wellington buildings

Reference: 2007-116-145

Description: File comprises Archive of Wellington Architecture research forms. Some forms include newspaper cuttings. Selected names indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1970-1976]

From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Papers

Reference: 77-067-6/06

Description: Typescript copy of Lawlor's `Old Wellington hotels' and corrected script, `The Wets and the drys', reminiscences of the liquor laws and how they operated, which was taped 26 Mar 1973 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1993 - 1994

From: [Menus and restaurant ephemera of quarto size]

Reference: Eph-B-DINING-1993/1994

Description: Includes: 1993: Armadillo Saloon & Dining; the original cowboy restaurant, with the Armadillo Country Rock fest featuring the Warratahs, Al Hunter, Big Fiddle. 30 October 1993 [Flyer] Bogart's Pizza. Menu [Flyer. 1993] The Curry Shop. Description of curries. Rev. 10/93 [1993] KFC I like it like that. Shaped menu/flyer [1993] Michael Guy's eating out and wine guide [1993] New Zealand Food & Beverage Exporters' Council Inc. The food and beverage industry vision to 2002. [Booklet 1993] Pico, 60 Ghuznee Street. [Flyer / menu. 1993] Sheridan restaurant guide. Wellington october 1993. The Spot Cafe & Bar. The Shamrock Complex, Tinakori Road [announcement of opening by Philip Bell. Flyer. 1993] A summer menu, October 1993. Project manager Joy R Ward; written by Kerry R Tyack; chef Varick Neilson [Booklet. 1993] 1994: Cuba Cafe, club & courtyard. 179 Cuba Street, phone 801-8017. Flyer/menu The Curry Shop. Description of curries. 5/94 [1994] Dial-A-Roast menu [Flyer. 1994] At last! Georgie Pie, funtastic value comes to Wellington. Opens this Saturday 9am - 24 hours. Adelaide Road. [Flyer. 1994] Georgie Pie. The Georgie Pie promise [1994] Little Gringo's Pizza; Cafe and Delivery. Scruffy Deezine [Menu. 1994] Wellington Settlement Restaurant Ltd. 155 Willis Street. 21st birthday menu 1973-1994. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on cards, sizes varying below 210 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1997 - 1999

From: [Menus and restaurant ephemera of quarto size]

Reference: Eph-B-DINING-1997/1999

Description: Includes: 1997: Backbencher Pub & Cafe. Weekend brunch menu. [Flyer. 1997] (2 different) Burger King flame grilled Whopper [Place mat. 1997] Chez Eelco Coffee House. A cup full of culture. [1997]. Flyer Copthorne, Plimmer Towers, Wellington. Christmas at Copthorne, pre-festive buffet lunches. Atrium Restaurant [Flyer. 1997] Dickens of Copperfield No. 1 venue and a la carte restaurant. [Advertising flyer. 1997] Downstage Theatre [Menu/flyer. 1997] Galloping Gourmet, fast food home and office delivery service. Phone 472-0830 [Menu booklet for food from Halikarnas, Golden Gate, Taste of India, Satay Kampong, The Malaysian Kitchen and M&M Takeaway Ltd. 1997] McDonald's wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It's Mac Time [Placemat. 1997] Mammoth Take n Bake Pizzas. We make it, you bake it. Pink flyer [ca 1997] Mission Foods Ltd. Ezee meal precooked frozen meals. Menu [ca 1997] Pizza To You. Dollar savers [Menu / flyer. 1997] (2 copies) 1998: Cobb & Co. More of what you want. [Child's place mat with activities. 1998] Hell Pizza 0800 TO HELL http://www.hell.co.nz, 0800 86 4355 [Menu. 1998] Lintz Estate / Il Casino menu. [Menu/flyer. 1998] Little Gringo's. Eat in takeaway, free delivery. Southern Cross Tavern, 39 Abel Smith Streeet, ph 384 7487, or 0800 Gringos [Menu. 1998 Pizza Hut. Pick up your favourite pizza meal & save $3 [1998]. Flyer (2 copies) Shed 5 Restaurant & Bar. Desserts [Menu / flyer. 1998] Two Rooms Restaurant, 382 Broadway Ave, Miramar Wellington. [Advertising letter. 1998?] The Wellesley. Valentines menu $50 per person [Menu/flyer. 1998] 1999: Corbans Wine and Food Challenge, 3 August - 4 September. Restaurant guide 1999 Eagle Boys. Having an after five's & need food fast? Call us at Eagle Boys, 0800 101 101. [Faxed flyer. 24/11/1999] Hotrocks Barbeque & Bar. [Menu /flyer. 1999] KFC. Nobody gives you value like KFC. $1 burger [Flyer. 1999] Let's Dine Out Ltd. Attention all staff. Let's Dine Out card [Faxed flyer. 1/12/99] The Loaded Hog. 2 Nov [Faxed menu/flyer. 2 November 1999] Pizza Haven. $25.95 Life of the Party Pack is back. [Flyer. 1999] The Shamrock. [Circular letter. 1999] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying up to 330 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1981

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 35mm-01500-10-F

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

From: Wellington City Council :Negatives of Wellington taken for the Wellington City Council, chiefly by Frank Giles Barker

Reference: 1/1-025261-G

Description: The Shamrock Hotel and surrounding buildings on Molesworth Street, Thorndon, Wellington. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1974

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AW-1138

Description: All frames were taken inside a pub, probably the Shamrock Hotel, Thorndon, Wellington. Frames 1 to 4 and 8, show a series of billboards form newpapers, and frames 3 and 8 show a poster for "The Mayor of Thorndon Appeal in aid of "Blind kiddies, Xmas cheer." Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 1974

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AW-1150

Description: All frames show patrons in the Shamrock Hotel Bar, Molesworth Street, Thorndon. Many of the men and women seen are Māori, with another group of older European men. Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 1974

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AW-1141

Description: All frames were taken inside a bar in Wellington, probably the Shamrock Hotel. Patrons include a large group of Māori, some of whom are playing pool. Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AW-1148

Description: All frames show patrons in the Shamrock Hotel Bar, Molesworth Street, Thorndon. Most of the men and women seen are Māori. A board on the wall lists the winners of the "Meat 100 Club." Frames 1 and 8 show large pictures of ships. Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 1974

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AW-1139

Description: All frames were taken in the bar of a pub, probably the Britannia Hotel, Willis Street, Wellington. Frames 2 to 9 show a group of musicians in costume, possibly in aid of the "Mayor of Thorndon Appeal for 'Blind kiddies, Xmas cheer.'" One man is wearing a caveman costume with leopard-skin tunic, black beard, wig and sunglasses. Two others are wearing straw hats, both of whom are smoking cigarettes, one of whom is playing a piano accordion, and a woman is singing. Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film Processing information: Title and description updated 6 September 2023 following information from a researcher.

Date: 1974

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AW-1142

Description: All frames were taken inside a bar in Wellington, probably the Shamrock Hotel. A large "Rothmans Gallery of Sport" poster is on the wall in frames 7 and 8, and another wall is filled with photographs of rugby teams. Patrons are seen at tables with jugs and glasses of beer. Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 11 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 1974

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AW-1149

Description: All frames show patrons in the Shamrock Hotel Bar, Molesworth Street, Thorndon. Most of the men and women seen are Māori. Ans Westra herself is seen in frame 6. Frames 9 to 11 show a game of cards being played. Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 1974

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AW-1144

Description: All frames were taken inside a bar in Wellington, probably the Shamrock Hotel. A row of music stands are seen in front of arched niches in a back wall (frames 5 and 6). Patrons are seen at tables with jugs and glasses of beer. Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 1974

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AW-1140

Description: All frames were taken inside a bar in Wellington, probably the Shamrock Hotel, Molesworth Street. Some of the patrons are seated at tables, one in front of a sign with scores for a darts club (frame 5). Another man is playing billiards (frame 4). (Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 1974

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AW-1143

Description: All frames were taken inside a bar in Wellington, probably the Shamrock Hotel. A large "Rothmans Gallery of Sport" poster is on the wall in frame 2. Patrons are seen at tables or at the bar, with jugs and glasses of beer. Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 11 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film