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Hamilton West Town Belt
Friday 1 March | Camera Obscura,
Hamilton West town belt 1912 HCL_07049 This elevated view—once only possible from the top of the Frankton water tower - shows a developing Hamilton in the early 20th century.
Loading "Rawhiti" at Hamilton
Friday 1 March | Camera Obscura,
This is Roose Wharf in Hamilton, pictured in an era with very little mechanisation in shipping.
No. 2 Dam
Friday 1 March | Camera Obscura,
Do you know this spot? 1978. 01. 454 This week’s idyllic lake scene comes from the Pick Collection, a collection of personal papers and images from Mr R. D.
Masonic Lodge
Friday 1 March | Camera Obscura,
This modest yet historically significant building still stands on Grey Street, opposite Steele Park, as it has since 1877 - one hundred and forty-six years after its foundation stone was…
Burley's Drapery Store
Wednesday 28 February | Camera Obscura,
Flier for Burley's Drapery Store advertising clothing, manchester, fabric and other items by mail order HCLE_00059 This flier promotes goods available at Burley’s Drapery Store in 1929, shortly before the retirement…
Hamilton Harmonic Society
Wednesday 28 February | Camera Obscura,
HCL_00267 In July 1963, the Hamilton Harmonic Society celebrated its tenth anniversary with a concert at the Methodist Centre.
Auckland Co-operative Society Ltd
Wednesday 28 February | Camera Obscura,
Price list for a range of grocery items including oil and paint HCLE_00015 This pricelist dates from 1921 and shows that competitive food prices are certainly nothing new.
Red Cross nurses
Wednesday 28 February | Camera Obscura,
This striking photo was donated to our heritage collection by a descendant of Clara Hooker, who can be seen leading a proud group of Red Cross nurses.
Traction engine
Wednesday 28 February | Camera Obscura,
Engine towing implement HCL_00233 Before quadbikes and tractors, some farmers were able to utilise traction engines to mechanise some of their tasks.
Letter regarding Frank Leslie Ryburn's tree in Memorial Park
Wednesday 28 February | Camera Obscura,
Here is a letter dated August 1928 from Mr J. Ryburn of ‘Oaklands’, Ngahinapouri.
The Waikato Hotel
Tuesday 27 February | Camera Obscura,
Built in 1878, the Waikato Hotel was located on the southeast corner of Grey Street and Clyde Street HCL_04429 This historic photo shows the Waikato Hotel, which came under the lease…
Bridge & Anglesea Streets roundabout
Thursday 15 February | Camera Obscura,
This photograph captures a moment in time when the Bridge and Anglesea Street roundabout was a simple t-intersection.