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Date

1863

Artist

William Howard Holmes (1825-1885)

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23152179

Description

Shows Willis Street from the corner of Ghuznee Street, looking north towards the harbour, with Lambton Quay and Thorndon visible in the distance. St Peter's Anglican Church is on the right, with a red-coated soldier outside, there is a small-horse-drawn carriage with a couple going down Willis Street, an empty fenced section on the left and St John's Presbyterian Church further down on the left.

According to Louis Ward's "Early Wellington" (p.325), in 1863, the three houses closest to St Peter's were (in order from the church, going north) owned by Mrs Edwards, Mr Watkin and Mrs Farmer. Mr Stewart owned the two-storied house beyond St John's, across Dixon (then Ingestree) Street. There are clear views of all these houses in this image

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Willis Street, Wellington, New Zealand

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Townscapes
Religious Buildings
Roads

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Landscapes & Seascapes

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