He pārongo atu anōCherry trees in blossom, Victoria Esplanade

Description

Development began on the Victoria Esplanade, named to mark Queen Victoria's 60th jubilee, in 1897. Cherry blossom trees were first planted in the 1920s, and became a feature of the gardens. Hundreds of people came to view them each year when in blossom, and special trains ran from Wellington to bring sightseers.

Tautuhi

Momo rauemi

Image

Pākanga

IMCA Outsize Photograph Collection

Date

1939

Tautuhi matihiko

2008P_OSP_RES_2004

E puritia ana ki

Outsize