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Wellington City Archives is the business archive of the Wellington City Council. Our collections date from the 1840s to the present day.

 

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Feature: Thomas Ward Maps/ Whakaaturanga Thomas Ward Mahere

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Circa 1900 map sheet 33

 

  
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Preparation for deconstruction and construction regarding the development of the Civic Centrea. Looking north. Motor vehicles, tramcars, shops183 Rintoul StreetCivic Centre ReconstructionWool Press, K Shedc. Punjab St, waterworks reservoirFacebook banner Wellington Zoo - reopens at Level 2a. No 116 The TerraceKarori Cemetery, Road past McCarthys showing ash plots, 17 January 1989i. Drainage, 42 inch Main, Johnsonvilled. Access path, Carlisle Streetc. Staff, AbattoirsCorner of Paterson and Brougham Street, and development of the western approach to the Mount Victoria Tunnelb. Alleged accident, Footpath, The Terrace, Gordon Wilson FlatsWellpro [Graphic content warning - Meatworks]a. Truck, Motor Vehiclea. Mr Graham Pointon246 Middleton RoadNuncrackersu. Shop frontsPreparation for deconstruction and construction regarding the development of the Civic Centred. Traffic Safety Week, Council Chambers, Presentation by Cr Buttonb. Khandallah Swimming Pool, Woodmancote Roadb. Karori Reservoirb. Lyall Bay, stormwater outfall at Tirangi RdMichael Fowler Centre, Official OpeningMr Ira Benson, US Secretary of Agriculture: receptionMichael Fowler Centre ConcertsMr K. Bradley, Director, Commonwealth Institute with G. Arcus, deputising for Mayora. Storm damage, Wakefield Street, Blair Street, Majoribanks Street, Mount VictoriaSummer Cityf. Floating dock, Aotea Quay55 Waikowhai StreetSummer Cityb. Mr FW Pringle, town clerkc. Houses and accesses, Liardet StreetSummer City37 Friend Streetl. Flats, Herbert Gardens-Dixon St. Civil Defence, Webb Stk. Hornsey Road WideningAcrobatic displays by Royal New Zealand Navy, Civic Square, Festival of Wellingtona. Everton TerraceCivic Centre Reconstructionr. Food Handling, Hydatids, House Inspectionb. No 70 Riddiford StreetCivic Centre ReconstructionSummer City - Night Time Show / Holmes and Judge Dance Showo. Safety Week, Traffic Depte. Hobsons Gully DrainageTe Wharepōuri Street Name Correction Celebration
 
 
 

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