Blossom in Victoria Square

1950s-1960s

Blossom in Victoria Square

1950s-1960s

Flower beds and blossom on trees in Victoria Square taken along Armagh Street looking towards the Armagh Street bridge across the Avon River.

Creator: John Louis Abernethy

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - North

Contributor: Yvonne Dixon

Source: Entry in the 2020 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH20-144

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

Copyright status: In copyright

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