From years gone by
Postcards from years gone often might be considered of little interest except that they undoubtedly showed the growth and suggested prosperity of newer towns and cities. This postcard was by Henry Gaze from a back window in the Hamilton post office (now ArtsPost). The Union bridge is on the right with a brief view of the Waikato River on the left. The houses in the foreground were demolished to make way for the Waikato Museum of Art & History.
Across the river Hamilton East is perched on the eastern plateau. A great many houses on view in what is now Puutikitiki Street, originally von Tempsky Street named such in 1904. On the shoreline across the river is the flax mill which was in operation for many years. It must have gone on a good few years after this photo which was probably taken about 1909. The Union Bridge remains with yet no sign of the new Traffic Bridge.
