| Collection |
Marlborough Province - down the decades from early days |
| Photographer |
Cameron, J.J. |
| Description |
A series of black and white photographs of flood scenes in Blenheim. The centre of the photograph says, "Blenheim Underwater July 25, 1911. J.J. Cameron Photo."
From top left to bottom right:
Railway Station
Club Hotel
Alfred Street
Back of town hall
Off Maxwell Road
All safe
Post Office
View in Grove Road
View in Grove Road
Masonic Hotel
Marlborough Hotel
Presbyterian Church
Market Street North
Omaka Railway Bridge
Photograph is stamped on the back with, "A.M. Hale Collection".
A scan of this photograph is to be used in the Changing European History Gallery 2 display in commemoration of the Marlborough Provincial 150th anniversary on 1 November 2009.
................................................................................................................................................................................
Caption 27
Blenheim Under Water, Views by Photographer J.J. Cameron, 25 July 1911. The flood water affected the length of Grove Road, all of the central business district, and the residential area from Alfred Street through to Maxwell Road. 2009.067.0029
|
| Year Range from |
1911 |
| Object ID |
2009.067.0029 |
| Object Name |
Photograph |
| Place |
Blenheim |
| Subjects |
Flood |
| Title |
Blenheim Underwater |
|
