Montreal Street

Date: 1862 - 1895

By: Raven, John (Rev), 1821-1886; McIntyre & Lewis (Firm); Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: MapColl-834.4492gbbd/1862-1895/Acc.39355

Description: Cadastral map of numbered sections with acreages and boundary measurements bounded by Gloucester, Worcester and Montreal streets in Christchurch. Includes details of four sections marked as sold. Owners' names are indecipherable on the photocopy. Note at bottom of map states: Measurements are in feet and inches Printed on bottom right of map: Whitcombe and Tombs, Christchurch Title supplied by cataloguer Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 44.7 x 47.4 cm. on sheet 46 x 60.9 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Raven family papers 1862-1895 MS Group 27.

Date: 1862 - 1895

By: Raven, John (Rev), 1821-1886

Reference: MapColl-834.4492gbbd/1862-1895/Acc.39352

Description: Cadastral map of forty numbered sections bounded by Antigua, Gloucester, Worcester and Montreal Streets, Christchurch, with boundary measurements. Includes back roads and a reserve road. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 61 x 46 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Raven family papers 1862-1895 MS Group 27.

From: Bextaud, E J (Mrs), fl 1976 :Photographs of New Zealand

By: Coxhead, Frank Arnold, 1851-1908

Reference: PAColl-4253-1

Description: Mounted photographs of Maori Point above the Shotver River, a bridge over the Shotover River, the White Terraces, and Montreal Street, Christchurch looking south with a gunmakers and a sewing machine agency visible and the Avon River crossing the road in the middle distance. Photographer was F A Coxhead. Quantity: 4 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: ca 1910

From: Creator of Collection Unknown : Photographs of Christchurch

Reference: 1/2-002329

Description: People boarding the no 58 tram on Montreal Street opposite an ironmongers and near William McClea & Co. A woman pushing a bicycle is crossing the street. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Copy negative Provenance: Provenance unknown

From: Barton, Cranleigh Harper 1890-1975 :[Christchurch streets, gardens and houses] / Cranleigh Barton [1930s-1950s?]

Reference: A-227-245

Description: Shows a bridge over the Avon River with a person standing on the bank and trees and buildings in the background. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 195 x 285 mm

Date: 1862 - 1895

By: Raven, John (Rev), 1821-1886

Reference: MapColl-834.4492gbbd/1862-1895/Acc.39348

Description: Cadastral map of sections bounded by Gloucester, Worcester and Montreal streets, central city, Christchurch, showing numbered sections, acreage, and shows the names of those who land was sold or leased to, including: Gardiner, Marshall, ?Machun, Macdonald, Lund, Kent, ?Bendley, Bennetts, Harrington, (some names are hard to decipher). Includes some notes about payment or rent. Note under map reads 'Quantity of land taken 4 1/2 perches'. The map has crossed out and renamed the streets (that were originally added upsidedown). Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 42.3 x 57.7 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Raven family papers 1862-1895 MS Group 27.

Date: 1862 - 1895

By: Raven, John (Rev), 1821-1886

Reference: MapColl-834.4492gbbd/1862-1895/Acc.39349

Description: Cadastral map of sections bounded by Montreal Street and Whateley Road (now Victoria Street), and Peterborough Street (not named on map), Christchurch, showing sections, with survey measurements, and owner's names, including Allen & Son, Sorenson, Stanley, Bowman, as well as a reserve. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale indeterminable, 38.5 x 42.2 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Raven family papers 1862-1895 MS Group 27.

Date: 1954

By: Barton, Cranleigh Harper, 1890-1975

Reference: A-227-227

Description: View from the grounds of Canterbury College (Canterbury University) looking in a south easterly direction at the end of the Student Union building, a two-storied brick and half-timbered building. Montreal Street lies beyond to the left Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 115 x 285 mm

Date: 1880s

From: Tonks album

Reference: PA1-o-497-17

Description: View of the Normal School, Christchurch from Kilmore Street Built 1873-1874. Architect was Samuel C Farr of Christchurch. Built as a school for training teachers. In 1878 the wing along Montreal Street was extended. Architect was Thomas Cane of the Education Board. In 1982 work began on converting the shool buildings into apartments. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 16 Oct 1947

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-09712-G

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 16 Oct 1947

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-09711-G

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1882 - 1889

By: Aulsebrooks & Company; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-FOOD-1880s-01

Description: Poster shows an illustration of Aulsebrooks steam biscuit factory and flour mills in Christchurch in the 1880s. At top and bottom are the recto and verso of a medal awarded to the Aulsebrook Company for excellence in food manufacture. In around 1879 or 1880 John Aulsebrook and his business partner built a new factory at the corner of Montreal and St Asaph Streets (Information retrieved 12 September 2015 from http://www.auspostalhistory.com/articles/1755.php ). Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Colour lithograph, 335 x 228 mm.

Date: 1940

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-8602-38

Description: Aerial view of Christchurch city taken in 1940. In the foreground, from right, are Cashel, Hereford, and Worcester Streets. Montreal Street (running almost horizontally across these streets, in the centre) is also visible. Canterbury University College is left of centre. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.5 x 21.5 cm

Date: 1890-1930

From: Head, Samuel Heath, 1868-1948 :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-007122-G

Description: Registrar's office at the University of Canterbury, on the corner of Worcester and Montreal Streets, Christchurch. Taken by Samuel Heath Head between 1890 and 1930. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: May 1962

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-57397-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 16 Oct 1947

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-09714-G

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 22 Feb 2012

From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011

Reference: PADL-000728

Description: Photographs showing the effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, taken 22 February 2011. Particularly of traffic cones decorated for the Feb 22 anniversary, the first anniversary memorial service, diggers parked on Park Terrace, Petersborough Apartments, Victoria Street Clock Tower, mobile Lebanese food cart, wildflowers planted in vacant lot on Victoria Street and Petersborough Streets. Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the Library within a folder called "Feb 22 - Cones, city" Quantity: 26 digital photograph(s).

Date: 23 Feb 2012

From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011

Reference: PADL-000729

Description: Photographs showing the effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, taken 23 February 2011. Particularly of '185 Empty Chairs' a temporary art installation tribute to the people who loss their lives Includes the demolition of 291 Madras Street, Edmonds Clock, various tributes to the 13 people (9 on the bus and 4 on the pavement) who died on Colombo Street on 22 Feb 2011, new carpark, pathing and landscaping on Colombo Street, Crowne Plaza Hotel under demolition, new building developments on Montreal and Colombo Streets, new housing and building sites in Salisbury Street, Gap Filler site 'The Book Fridge' on the corner of Barbadoes and Kilmore Streets, the new Herb Centre and Piko Cafe on Kilmore Street, building site of the demolished historic hotel at 192 Moorhouse Avenue, new front on 514 Colombo Street, and protest signs on fences around the city. Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the Library within a folder called "Feb 23 - Cones, Tributes, new build" Quantity: 41 digital photograph(s).

Date: 3 May 2012

From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011

Reference: PADL-000745

Description: Photographs showing the effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, taken 3 May 2012, particularly aerial views of Christchurch and Lyttelton. Shows views of schools, parks, Westfield Riccarton (Riccarton Mall), suburbs, rock falls, cliff collapses, demolition and damage to buildings, and the changing landscape of the city following demolition. Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the Library within a folder called "May 03 - flying Ross" Quantity: 113 digital photograph(s).

Date: 6 May 2012

From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011

Reference: PADL-000748

Description: Photographs showing the effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, taken 6 May 2012, particularly of Christchurch, CBD, and Waygreen Avenue. Shows plans for new buildings, Dance-O-Mat (Gap Filler project) on the corner of Manchester and St Asaph Streets, remains of the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Novotel Hotel, Rydges Hotel, plaque set into the pavement in High Street (Laid by the Canterbury Pilgrims & Early Settlers Association in celebration of Canterbury's centenary in 1950), remains of the DIA building, damage to Our City O-Tautahi building, Isaac Royal Theatre, views along streets cleared of rubble, Ironside House being repiled, demolition of St Stephen's Anglican Church (Shirley), damage to houses in Waygreen Avenue (shows houses abandoned and demolition sites, next to occupied homes). Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the Library within a folder called "May 06 - City, CBD, Waygreen" Quantity: 83 digital photograph(s).