More Info →Queen St. & Bristol St.

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Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Horowhenua Historical Society. Bank of N.Z. after 1922 built 1902. Town Hall built 1898. Bank Australasia built 1903. Penciled on back : “CH Corner Queen & Bristol Streets.”

Stamped on back with black ink – Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. Date

Bristol Street about 1921, looking towards Queen Street from about where the Warehouse building now stands (2001). The early Bank of New Zealand is on the left. Now with additions and alterations it has benn converted into lawyers’ offices. The Town Hall, built in 1896, was used for community activities until 1942, when it was demolished. The Bank of Australasia has had various occupants; the Social Security Office, The Public Trust Office, the Citizens Advice Bureau, and is currently a law office (2001)

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.018.0056b, 2000.279.0001and 1980.173.0003

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

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