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Great fire at Port Lyttelton.

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Date

1870

Artist

John Sanderson (active 1730-1774)

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23197759

Description

View from the Sumner Road looking towards the township, with the hills on the right, the port on the left. A large part of central Lyttelton is in flames, with smoke billowing out towards the port. Probably a night-time scene, since the nearer buildings have the light of the flames reflecting off their sides.

Reproduced as a wood engraving, Illustrated London news, Vol 58, Jan-Jun 1871, p. 20.

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Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Lyttelton, New Zealand

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Disasters
Townscapes

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Buildings & Architecture

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