Wilding Park aerial photograph

1927

Aerial view of Wilding Park and surrounds upon the opening of the park on Woodham Road.
Contributor's note: "Dallington Bridge near the middle of the picture. Gayhurst Road runs from bridge to top. There are 2 tram trailers parked in Gloucester Street almost opposite Lionel Street. Note glasshouses in the area. To the right of Wilding Park is "Woodham". In the trees enclosed by Lionel Street is the home of Mr Moss, inventor of stamp franking machine."
Handwritten annotation reads: "Dallington Bridge near middle of picture".

Area: East / Avonside

Contributor: Graham Caldwell

Source: Entry in the 2013 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH13-161

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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Wilding Park aerial photograph

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