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Oxford Street, Levin, 1990

Penciled on back: “42 Oxford Street, Levin looking south from near Queen Street intersection. Made by B. Eykel, Horticultural Research Centre, Levin. Negative on file H.H.S.”

Stamped on back with black ink – Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. Date 20/10/90

See also – Acc. #2000.269 (Traffic Survey, set of 25 colour photos)

The eastern side of Oxford Street, Levin, looking south towards the Bath Street lights, 1990. Taken at 4:45pm this photograph shows the large volume of traffic on Oxford Street which is also State Highway One. The two storied building which was the Arcadia Hotel is visible at the end of the business premises at the Bath Street intersection.

1 Colour photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.269 Collectin (Traffic Survey, set of 25 colour photos)

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

Plimmer Terrace, Shannon

Written on backing board: “(with oak frame, see #s2001.019.0002) – Return to N. Clayton, Centennial Committee.”

Plimmer Terrace, Shannon. The street has been decorated with flags and bunting for opening of the Mangahao Power Station (Monday 3rd November 1924) by Prime Minister W.F. “Bill” Massey. The road is unpaved and there are several cars parked on both sides.

1 B&W photo print, mounted

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

Road to Mangahao Dam, 5 trucks, 1923

Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 121”

Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Road to Mangahao Dam during construction, completed 3/11/24. G.L. Adkin photo”

The road to the Mangahao Dam, during its construction, 24 December, 1923. The road curves against the hill and has four trucks facing uphill and one facing downhill.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.559.0002 (original, dated 24.12.23).

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

The Avenue, Levin, before 1910

Printed bottom of original photo as caption: “The Avenue, Levin – Foxton Main Rd. N.Z.”

Penciled on back: “16 CH before 1910 Levin. The Avenue before 1910. From a booklet of views published by Ken Aitken, Levin. lent to F.C. Swanwick by Mr Trevor Williams. Copied by C. Donoghue. H.H.S. Acn No. 1458 9/1/90 [?] HHS Ass No. 1458 9/1/80 [?]”

See also – Acc. #1980.145.0009

The Avenue, Levin, before 1910. Looking northward from Levin this photograph shows a horse and cart being driven along The Avenue. The land at the sides of the road has been partially cleared of native bush for farming. The house on the right is the Hannan Home and although somewhat altered still remains on this site (2001).

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 1980.145.0009

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

Oxford Street, early Levin, c.1890

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “[R.F. ?] Hinchcliff, 27 Walton Av. Waikanae.

Oxford Street Levin, taken from north of the Oxford Street / Queen Street intersection looking south c . 1890. The road is unsealed and narrows at what is now the Oxford Street / Bath Street intersection. A small cottage is on this site. in the distance towards Weraroa is a large two storied building, possibly the “Weraroa Hotel”. The Levin Hotel is the large building on the southern corner of Oxford Street and Queen Street West.

1 B&W photo print copy – slightly damaged

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

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