Inscriptions on reverse read: “First flower stall on southern approach to Levin, run by Mrs G D McDonell.” and “First roadside flowershop in district. Mrs McDonell Main Rd. South Levin. South of Travel Lodge Motel. c 1945 – 1960s.”

The first flower stall located on the western side of the Main South Road, Levin. The stall which was situated south of the Travel lodge motel, was owned and run by Mrs McDonell,

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Penciled on back – ‘Netley’, home of A.J. Hadfield. Copied from pencil & water colour sketch by his daughter. Size of trees & addition of verandah suggests probably from second occupancy (1896 – )

‘Netley’, home of A.J. Hadfield (sketch). Located near Rangiatea Church in Otaki

1 B&W photo print copy

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Stamped on back in purple ink - (F or E ?) Tomlinson, Levin Cash Service Store, Queen Street. Groceries – Provisions.

Also written on back with pencil – A 40 ST 52

Levin Service Depot Ltd, on the Eastern side of Oxford Street, south if Bath Street.

1 B&W photo print

Also see – Acc.# 1980.143

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Stamped on back – Received Dec 31, 1912

The exterior of the business premises of C. S. Keedwell, Chemist , Oxford Street, Levin – 1912

1 B&W photo print, mounted

Also see – Acc.# 2000.242

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Staff outside the Levin Daily Chronicle building, Oxford Street, Levin.

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Building next to Post Office, Oxford Street, Levin. This shop was built in 1933 and was known as “The Natiional Suit Store. In 1940 the shop was turned into an extension of the Post Office.

1 B&W photo print

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Building next to Post Office, Oxford Street, Levin. This shop was built in 1933 and was known as “The Natiional Suit Store. In 1940 the shop was turned into an extension of the Post Office.

1 B&W photo print

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Written on back with black ballpoint pen - Keedwell’s Pharmacy, between 1915-1923, where “Brittania” restaurant is now. Donated by W. Nochells 15/9/85

The interior of C. S. Keedwell, Chemist , Oxford Street, Levin c.1920.

1 B&W photo print, mounted

Also see – Acc.# 2000.241

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Photograph of the weatherboard residence of Mr E S Lancaster. Situated in Sailsbury Street, Levin, this house appears to have been situated on the eastern side of the street, as the Tararua Range is in the background. The house has an iron roof, with a porch in front of the front door and a white picket fence.

One B & W print and a copy

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Typed information on paper with photo -

The Court House Levin. Built 1903. Eileen and Arnold Bagrie (aged 11) c.1920. Original photo Mrs Arnold Bagrie.

Colleen and Arnold Bagrie outside the Levin Court House c.1920. The Court house was constructed in 1903.

1 B&W photo print copy

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“Sept.21st , 1926” written at bottom right corner of mounting

Central Buildings, Sept. 21st, 1926. Located on the south-western corner of Oxford and Bath Streets, Levin, this photograph shows five unidentified people outside the building, with three cars parked against the kerb.

1 B&W photo print, mounted

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Envelope with photographs (2) addressed to Mr F C Swanwick, 39 Wilton Street, Levin has the following inscription “2 photos Ince’s fire sale in Central Building 1930s probably 1928. Sale went on for years. Ince drapery shop was in south side present (1087) Oxford Pharmacy”

Ince Fire Sale (Central Buildings) c.1928-30. Taken from the eastern side of Oxford Street this photograph shows a large crowd outside the Central Building where the fire sale wastaking place.

1 B&W photo print.

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Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Post Office, Oxford St.”

Post & Telegraph Office, Oxford and Queen Street intersection, Levin. 1 B&W photo print

Two storied roughcast Post and Telegraph Office on the south-east corner of Oxford and Queen Streets. Opened in 1903 this building is typical of many Post and Telegraph Offices built around this time, with a concrete enterance to a foyer which contained posting boxes. This building has sash windows which have fixed multiple paned glass in the upper section.

Now demolished & replaced.

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Penciled on back – ‘Netley’, home of A.J. Hadfield – photo dated March 1888.

‘Netley’, home of A.J. Hadfield (1888) near Rangiatea Church, Otaki

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Printed on front of mounting board, top left, with black ink: “LEVIN c.1900” Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 3”

Typed on paper glued to back: “P3. ‘Ashleigh’, Queen Street East, Levin, home of James and Clara Ann Prouse. Group includes the owners with their children (standing): Emma, Percy, Bert, Lance. Two youg children not known. Taken about 1900. Print donated by Mrs Ian Grey, Queenwood Road, Levin (1985).”

‘Ashleigh’ , the home of James and Clara Prouse, Queen Street East, Levin, c.1900. In this photograph the owners of the house are in front of the two storied wooden building with four of their own children, Emma, Percy, Bert and Lance and two other children. Those in the photograph are identified as – Back (standing L – R) – Emma, James, Percy, Bert, Lance. Front (L – R) – unidentified girl, Clara, unidentified girl.This house is still in use (2001)

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.018.0076 and 2000.018.0077

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An unidentified street in Shannon. This photograph shows part of the commercial section of the town, and has one business marked ‘Boot Shop’. An unattached dray is sitting next to the footpath outside the buildings on the left. The print is blurred.

B&W photo print copy

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Miranui Flaxmill, Makerua, Shannon. In the background are the Tararua Ranges

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Also see Acc.# 2000.222

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Miranui Flax Mill, north of Shannon, during a flood C.1914. In Tararua Ranges can be seen behind the flaxmill.

Inscription on reverse reads: “Miranui Mill and ‘Old Man Flood’ (c.1914)”

1 B&W photo print copy

Also see Acc.# 2000.223

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Written on back with black ballpoint pen – Devon Street, Levin

The premises of Dean & Rawson, cordial makers, Devon Street, Levin

1 B&W photo print

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Colour photograph.

Written on back – Neg 6664

Foxton Tram Station and Tea Rooms, 1980’s-90’s.

See also f2000.2361 (another view).

Colour photograph.

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Colour photograph.

Foxton Little Theatre, Main Street, Foxton. This building was formerly the Presbyterian church, and is Foxton’s oldest building.

Colour photograph.

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Black and white photograph.

Jake Slykhuis at his hardware shop in Foxton.

Black and white photograph.

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Black and white photograph.

Mike Baldwin, panelbeater, in front of his new premises.

Black and white photograph.

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Black and white photograph.

Opening of extensions to the Foxton Beach Marine Boating Club in c1995.

Black and white phtograph.

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Black and white photograph.

Tony Robinson and Mike Baldwin outside new garage and panel shop in Hall Street, Foxton.

Black and white photograph.

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Colour photograph.

Foxfire Pottery in Russell Street, Foxton.

Colour photograph.

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Colour photograph.

Te Awahou Trust building. Built for Railway Road Services, at the southern end of Main Street, Foxton.

Colour photograph.

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Black and white post card.

Foxton, looking south from Clyde Street on the western side of Main Street c1918. A large crowd is gathered on the western side of the street, with several vechicles facing south.

Black and white post card.

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Black and white photograph.

Partly constructed Woolpack and Textiles building, taken from the railway, 1933.

Black and white photograph.

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Black and white photocopy.

Edgar Cowley’s Paint Shop in Main Street Foxton. This was the northern most shop on the western side of Main Street..

This photograph was taken before the shopfront was altered. Shop now extends to the brickwall, with a door in the alleyway. Top rooms have been cut into halves, so that top facade is now level with upper window on the front left.

The original of this photograph is held by Kevin Anderson, Norbition Road.

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