Criterion Hotel (Napier, N.Z.)

Date: [ca 1900-1910]

By: Walker, A (Mr), active 1968; Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923; C M (Photographer), active 1905; Muir & Moodie (Firm); Pratt, A A, active 1900s

Reference: PAColl-6639

Description: Postcards of ferries at wharves in Auckland, interior and exterior of St John's Cathedral in Napier, Waihi from Martha Hill, bowling green on the Domain at Te Aroha, Lyttelton at regatta time, Lyttelton harbour, Opera House, St Luke's Danish Church and All Saints Church and the Municipal Buildings, Palmerston North; the Triangle, Dunedin; Auckland Hospital, Grafton Road; Palmerston North Post Office; a view over Auckland from Mount Eden; the bridge over to the Cafe Continental; Hastings Street, Napier; Perry Street, Masterton with a hall on the right; tea kiosk in the park, Masterton; two carts on the road to Lansdowne, Masterton; the tramline to Onehunga, Auckland; Queen Street, Auckland; and Auckland harbour and wharves. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negative at 151877 Quantity: 5 b&w original photographic print(s). 16 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 14 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Postcards

Date: [1890s-1900s]

From: New Zealand News Ltd :Photographs from the Auckland Star

Reference: PA1-q-014

Description: Views of a trip along the Whanganui River with views of Paranui kainga (listed as Parinui in the album), showing groups of whare, groups of Maori, various activities in the kainga, canoes on the river, and many scenes of waterfalls along the river. These include Taraipokiore (or Tarei-po-Kiore), Otuitu Falls, Ohura Falls, Kakahi Falls. The "Ladder scene", copy of Denton photograph, and other views of the Whanganui River and Ohura River. There is a gap in the album, followed by a separate sequence on Napier. These images include panoramic views of Napier from various locations, church buildings (including exterior and interior views of St John's Cathedral), hotel buildings and other public buildings and memorial statues. Photographs taken by Auckland Star photographers circa 1900s. Inscriptions: Album page - top right - Wanganui trip. Napier. Relationship complexity - Most images are represented by original negatives donated to the Library by the Auckland Star in the 1950s Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black cloth bound album, labelled "This book must be returned to Mr H Brett's room"

Date: 1988, 1989

From: Bailey, Margaret (Dr), 1945-: Collection of Margaret and John Bailey

Reference: PA12-5023

Description: Photographs taken by John Bailey showing street views of Whitby; scenes from the Hawkes Bay including Waiapu Cathedral, Weleda herb garden, AMP building, Criterion Hotel, and views from Te Mata Peak. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Delivered in a slide case titled "Z54 Z55 Feb 1989 Aug 1988". Quantity: 14 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1901-1904

By: Watt, George Thomas, 1871-1933

Reference: PA1-o-516

Description: Photographs of family and friends, and scenes in the Wellington area and Hawkes Bay, taken by George Thomas Watt People and places named are listed in the headings above. Two images show the Wellington Post Office in the daytime and night time, when decorated in celebration of the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902. The night view shows the Post Office brightly lit with decoration. In the middle of the album is a group of 6 tourist-style photographs of young Maori women. One image shows the house owned by Thomas and Matilda Watt, at 172 Hastings Street, Napier. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with blue cover, spine brown taped, entitled "Photographs" in gold lettering; 22.5 x 28.5 cm

Date: 1950

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-5936-17

Description: Emerson Street, Napier, from Marine Parade, taken by an unidentified photographer in 1950. Cars and pedestrians are visible. The Criterion Hotel is on the right and signs advertising Speights, Hannah's and McGruer's are also visible. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1900 - 1910]

From: McRae, William, fl 1976 :Negatives of Napier and Clive

Reference: 1/2-066415-G

Description: Hastings Street, Napier, showing commercial buildings on both sides of the street, particularly the Criterion Hotel on the left. Next door to the hotel is the West End Tailor. The street is busy with pedestrians, cars and horses with carts. A sign in the middle ground reads: `Farndon Park. City Band Picnic and Sports. Boxing Day. Admission [unreadable]' Photograph taken circa 1900 by an unidentified photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1895]

By: Sorrell, Charles, 1855-1932

Reference: 1/2-061034-F

Description: Emerson Street, Napier, circa 1895, photographed by Charles Sorrell. The Criterion Hotel is on the right. A sign advertising the shop of J P Thomson is visible. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative

Date: 1930s

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

Reference: MNZ-0348-1/4-F

Description: Inside the lounge of the Criterion Hotel in Napier showing the carpet, chairs, tables, potted plants, light fittings and a fireplace. Taken in the 1930s. The Criterion Hotel was designed by architect E A Williams. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).