Construction of the War Memorial Hall, Library and Museum, New Plymouth 1960

Production date
1960
 Description
The construction of the New Plymouth War Memorial Hall, Library and Museum, 1960. This building was designed by architects Taylor and Collins in association with F John Bowering. This photograph documents the laying of foundations and steel girders (reinforced concrete). The site of this building (11 Ariki Street) was occupied previously by the Carnegie Library and the Museum as well as commercial properties including Griffiths Buildings, offices, Gibson motors and WS Gilberts (seed merchants).
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Production role
Presumed photographer
Production date
1960
Production place
New Zealand/Taranaki/New Plymouth
Production period
1960s
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Classification
Photograph/Original Art/Art Object
Accession number
PHO2005-188
Collection type
Photographs
Material
Black and white print
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