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The lakelet was constructed in 1909, in the shape of a butterfly, with the bridge across it depicting its body. There have been 4 bridges built across the lakelet, this being the third one. It was replaced by a new bridge in 2004. Beyond can be seen the National Mutual building on the corner of Fitzherbert Avenue and The Square.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
PNCC Series 47
Date
February 1988
Digitisation id
2020N_PNCC-S47_032243
Format
Colour negative
Held In
"Coolstore"

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bridge,
building,
construction,
the square,
workmen,
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