Chief Post Office building in Cathedral Square

1960s

Chief Post Office building in Cathedral Square

1960s

The exterior of the Chief Post Office building in Cathedral Square.

Contributor’s note: “All of the photos were taken by my grandfather in the mid 60s. After coming over from Holland and working at the railways as a coachbuilder. His favorite hobby was making films and taking photos”.

Creator: Albet van Groen

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square

Contributor: Rob van Groen

Source: Entry in the 2023 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH23-RoVa-0003

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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