Chancery Arcade

1970s

Chancery Arcade

1970s

Gloucester Street entrance to Chancery Arcade. To the left of the arcade, is the building that houses the Holy Cross Chapel, and to the right is McDonald's Auction rooms.

Contributors note: "Early 1970s street view of Gloucester Street, showing buildings, people, vehicles, outside Chancery Arcade entrance, street parking meters."

Creator: Peter Basire

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

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

Reference ID: CCL-PH25-2109

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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