Bridge over the Waimakariri River and township, Kaiapoi

Bridge over the Waimakariri River and township, Kaiapoi, circa 1880s. The Pier Hotel is just visible in the background. Photographer unidentified.

Inscriptions: Album page - on back of photograph: Messrs. F Bradley & Co Box 374, P.O, Christchurch. Photographic Publishers & C. Views and landscapes of New Zealand. No 29 - Kaiapoi, Canterbury. Kaiapoi is a small town twelve miles from Christchurch; it is situated on the river Waimakariri, which is navigable for coasting vessels of light draft. The Northern Railaway runs through the town, which is one of active trade. The population numbers about 1500, and the annual rateable value of property is about [Symbol for pounds] 10,000.

Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).