Club Hotel (Wellington, N.Z.)

Date: [Between 1841 and 1929]

By: Reade, M A (Mrs), active 1969; Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Tyree Brothers (Firm); Bragge, James, 1833-1908

Reference: PA1-o-430

Description: Recent prints from old photographs of Wellington, originallty taken between about 1841 and 1929. Includes one photograph of a painting of Wellington waterfront from 1841, by Charles Heaphy. Only a few images identify the photographers, the Burton Brothers, Tyree Brothers and James Bragge. The Bragge photograph (looking down to the Harbour from Hill Street taken in the 1880s) was identified from his horse-drawn carriage with his name and occupation emblazoned on the side. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with red mock-crocodile textured cover, entitled `Photographs'; 26.0 x 36.5 cm Processing information: Most of the photographs have reference numbers linking them with items in the Alexander Turnbull Library photographic collections.

Date: [ca 1870s]

From: Wellington Historical and Early Settlers Association :Photographs

By: Bragge, James, 1833-1908

Reference: PAColl-D-0018

Description: The corner of Johnston Street (on right), and Lambton Quay, Wellington, circa 1870s. The Club Hotel is in the centre, with the Theatre Royal on the right. On the left are the premises of hardware firm Twentyman and Cousin. Photograph taken by James Bragge, ca 1870s Name of photographer on outside of folder. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [First part of inscription missing] .. Hotel & Theatre Royal Buildings, Lambton Quay. [1870 - Added in ball-point ink] Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print, 28 x 39 cm on card

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: [ca 1920s] - 1866

By: Wellington Girls' College; Davis, William Henry Whitmore, 1812-1901

Reference: PA6-846

Description: Photographic prints mounted to form a panoramic view of Thorndon as seen from the end of a wharf. The original photographs were taken in 1866 by William Henry Whitmore Davis. The creator of the copy prints and assemblage is unknown, compiled circa 1920s. Seventy numbers have been included on the prints, which correspond with a list of businesses and dwellings on recto of the mount: "1. McCredie (Ironmonger). 2. Crown & Anchor Hotel. 3. E. W. Mills, (Hardware). 4. Lewis Moss, (Clothier). 5. Peter Laing, (Baker). 6. Hill, (Hatter). 7. Marriott, (Optician). 8. Rowlands, (Cutter). 9. Kane, (Draper). 10. Willeston, (Tobacco). 11. Elijah Wilton, (Butcher). 12. Nun Wilton. 13. South Sea Hotel, now Royal, (McIntosh). 14. James, (Furniture). 15. Tabor, (Fruit, etc.). 16. Waldin, (Confectioner). 17. Lindsay, (Bootmaker). 18. Webbe, (Furniture). 19. Brady. 20. Jacob Joseph (now State Fire). 21. Freemason's Tavern. 22. Wellington Independent (Newspaper). 23. Aldous, (Tobacco). 24. Evans, (Saddler). 25. Warburton, (Toys, etc.). 26. A. Curtis, (Sweets). 27. Clark, (Photos.). 28. F. Curtis, (Draper). 29. Nelson Hotel. 30. T. J. Mountain, (Grocer). 31. Moore. 32. White, (Seedsman). 33. Plummer, now Mee, (Chemist). 34. Mason (Kerosene Dealer). 35. Mason's Steps. 36. Mason, (Draper). 37. Collins. 38. Maxton, (Baker). 39. Ling, now Gear, (Butcher). 40. Taine, (General Store). 41. Club Hotel (Von Alzdorf). 42. Stafford, (Tailor). 43. Bishop, (Chemist). 44. Henry Owen, (Grocer). 45. Wallace, (Grocer). 46. Read, (Saddler). 47. Cook & Son, (Tailors). 48. Brandon's Corner. 49. Kumu Toto Street, (new Bowen St.). 50. Charlotte Street, (now Molesworth St.). 51. Savage, (Saddler). 52. Gov't Printing Office, (Old Supreme Court). 53. Brown's Wharf. 54. Royal Hotel. 55. Police Station, (Stocks at rear). 56. Magnuson, (Tailor). 57. Southee, (Grocer). 58. Tinney, (Painter). 59. Warcup, (Bootmaker). 60. McBeath, (Grocer). 61. Partridge. 62. Lyall. 63. Bright. 64. Clapham. 65. Eglington. 66. Harrison. 67. Mills. 68. Allen. 69. Ingram. 70. Pitt." The Library holds the original negatives of the images that form this panorama, except for the section on the far right, which has not been identified. Title supplied by Library. Negatives of images that comprise the panorama are (from left to right), at Library reference: 10x8-2078-G to 10x8-2087-G Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) panorama. Physical Description: Gelatin silver photographic prints, mounted as panorama and matted, 17.3 x 178 cm (mount: 48 x 208 cm). Provenance: The photograph was donated to the Wellington Girls' College by the Wellington Branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists.

Date: [ca 1870s]

By: Bragge, James, 1833-1908

Reference: 1/2-003821-F

Description: The corner of Johnston Street (on right), and Lambton Quay, Wellington, circa 1870s. The Club Hotel is in the centre, with the Theatre Royal on the right. On the left are the premises of hardware firm Twentyman and Cousin. Photograph taken by James Bragge, ca 1870s Name of photographer and date taken from identical image at PAColl-D-0017 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [1890s]

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 1/2-011647-G

Description: Lambton Quay, Wellington, 1890s, with the Club Hotel in the centre, on the corner of the Quay and Johnston Street. Photograph taken by the Tyree Studio of Nelson. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Club Hotel, Lambton Quay, Wellington. 548 Tyree, Phot, Nelson Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [ca 1890s]

From: Tyree Studio: Negatives of Nelson and Marlborough districts

Reference: 1/2-011612-G

Description: Lambton Quay, Wellington, photographed by the Tyree Studio circa 1890s. Shows the Club and Occidental Hotels on the corners of Johnston Street. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Lambton Quay, Wellington from Club Hotel. Tyree, Photo, Nelson, 507 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [ca 1909]

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/1-019690-G

Description: Looking south over Lambton Quay, Wellington, circa 1909. On the left are the T & G Mutual Life Society, the Club Hotel and Kirkcaldie & Stains (being rebuilt). Trams travel along the centre of the road. Photograph taken by Sydney Charles Smith. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 6 April 1888

From: Halse, Frederick James, 1863-1936 : Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/2-003011-G

Description: Looking north east over buildings in Lambton Quay and towards the harbour, Wellington. Shows Kirkcaldie & Stains on the corner of Brandon Street. The Occidental Hotel and the Club Hotel are on the corners of Johnston Street. Other businesses that can be seen are C W Wills & Co and Messrs Walker, importers. Photograph taken by Frederick James Halse on 6 April 1888. Identified and dated from typescript index to negatives housed at file TL 6/1/17. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Processing information: Originally housed in Halse Collection box 3.