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Dominion Road

Dominion Road

The introduction of electric trams in the early 1900s triggered suburban expansion. This is Dominion Road, near the corner of Valley Road. Shops were often sited next to the tram stops, to attract custom.

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Auckland City Libraries - Tamaki Pataka Korero
Reference: 255A-93

Permission of Auckland City Libraries Tamaki Pataka Korero must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Margaret McClure. 'Auckland region', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/auckland-region/9/3