He pārongo atu anōCentral Oxford Street, Levin (between 1919 & 1924)

Description

Alexander Turnbull Library sticker on back and penciled on it : “Oxford Street, Levin.”

Also written on the sticker with blue ballpoint pen: “obtained by Brendan Molloy.” and “Between 1919 & 1924” [refers to date of original photograph]

Central Oxford Street, Levin (between 1919 & 1924), facing west side and looking north to Queen St. intersection. 1 B&W photo print copy.

Plane trees and telegraph poles feature in this photo of Oxford Street, with many businesses having two storied buildings, some with ornate decoration. A number of forms of transport are shown, nine cars, a horse and trap, a horse and gig a bicycle and a motorbike with sidecar.

RESTRICTED PHOTOGRAPH Must be acknowledged to the Alexander Turnbull Library. Reference No. G 48369 1/2 S.C. Smith collection

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”

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