Snow-covered Christchurch

Possibly June 1935

Page 18 of photograph album. Scenes across Christchurch following a dump of snow.

[Top left] Snow-capped Port Hills, taken from the roof of Bunting & Co. Christchurch Technical College and the Christchurch Press Company store buildings are visible in the foreground. Caption: Cashmere Hills after snowfall.

[Top right] View looking south towards the Port Hills. Snow-covered rooves and the large chimney of Bunting & Co are visible. Caption: Christchurch under Snow.

[Bottom left] Latimer Square covered in snow. Caption: Lattimer Square under Snow.

[Bottom right] Portrait of Ian, Jack and Wilfred standing on a snow covered roof, possibly at Bunting & Co. Caption: Ian, Jack & Wilfred.

Contributors note: "The photographs in the album were taken by my father, Edward (Eddie) Walsh."

Creator: Eddie Walsh

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - East

Contributor: Walsh Family

Source: Entry in the 2025 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.

Reference ID: CCL-PH25-2019

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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