Myers Park in Auckland contains little evidence that it was once covered with buildings. In 1913 businessman and politician Sir Arthur Myer gifted 6 acres (2.4 hectares) of slum land off Queen Street to the city for a park. The buildings were demolished and the site was landscaped and planted. Myer also built a kindergarten next to the park. In this image the playground looks beyond full capacity – this and the tent off to the side suggests a special event may be taking place.
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Alexander Turnbull Library, William Archer Price Collection (PAColl-3057)
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1/2-001353; G
Photograph by William Archer Price
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This image shows the opening
Edward Bennett (not verified)
21 October 2010
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