Story: Historic earthquakes
Fire broke out shortly after the earthquake, and eventually destroyed most of the central business district of Napier. This photograph shows the fire at the Masonic Hotel. It was later rebuilt in the art deco style.
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Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery, Hawke's Bay Cultural Trust Collection
Reference: 5718b
Permission of Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery, P.O. Box 248, Napier, New Zealand must be obtained before any re-use of this image.