"Kindergarten" train (#20)

February 1951

"Kindergarten" train (#20)

February 1951

Contributor's note: "A float in the Floral Procession along Harper Avenue - part of the Canterbury Centennial held in Christchurch February 1951. Can also be seen in https://discoverywall.nz/album/1015/53251."

Creator: Dr W. M. Platts

Area: West / Hagley Park

Contributor: Robert Platts

Source: Entry in the 2023 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH23-DW-171191

Uploaded by: Robert Platts

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