the Gorge road was constructed in 1871-1872, opening up Manawatu with Wairarapa and Hawkes Bay. Although this photograph is labelled "Manawatu Gorge shortly after opening", it is thought it is actually some time after 1891 given comparisons with similar photographs.
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Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Date
- 1890 to 1910
- Digitisation ID
- 2011N_Go38_004703
- Held In
- Coolstore
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Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Manawatu
Object rights
- License
- No Known Restrictions
Taxonomy
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