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The Bowker Fountain, Victoria Square

The Bowker Fountain, Victoria Square

1959-60

Close-up of the Bowker Fountain in Victoria Square lit up at night.

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - North

Contributor: Isabel Tweedy

Source: Entry in the 2018 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH18-IsTw-09

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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