Two people standing in a building entry

Possibly 1962 to possibly 1969

Two people standing in a building entry

Possibly 1962 to possibly 1969

Two people, with their arms around each other, standing in the entry to the building situated at 87 Worcester Street. A display board behind them identifies business that are located in the premises.

Contributors note: "Christchurch 1960s. A couple of people pose amicably on the front step of a central city building. On the board behind them, the partial names of several of the buildings business tenants is visible, including Parry & Field, Segard & Co (wool merchants & exporters), J.P. Hanna, J.W. Jacks (Customs), Sir John (consol…)."

Creator: Peter Basire

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

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

Reference ID: CCL-PH25-2106

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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