Former cocksfoot processing shed

1996

Former cocksfoot processing shed

1996

Former cocksfoot processing shed on Rue Jolie in Akaroa, now being used as a garage.
Contributor's note: "Growing and harvesting cocksfoot grass (Dactylis glomerata) was a major industry on Banks Peninsula from 1853 until the 1930s."

Area: Banks Peninsula / Akaroa

Contributor: Angus Davis

Source: Entry in the 2013 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH13-356

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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