Images from the 1931 Napier Earthquake on the Web
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There are 27 images in the Timeframes Image Collection 
at National Library. These include aerial views, Dr MOORE's 
private hospital, Hannah's building, Napier Hospital, Napier 
Wharf Railway, Nurse's Home, Masonic Hotel, Empire Hotel and 
Hastings Street.


1931 Napier Earthquake Photo Gallery
Hastings Street Fires, Damage at Port Ahuriri, Road damage,
New High Tide Levels.


Central Napier in ruins
One image


"Death Roll" from the News Bulletin (Broken link?)
Issued by the Daily Telegraph 4 February 1931.


Hector Jones Ltd after the earthquake
At the time of the earthquake this firm thrived in automotive
and appliance repairs and sales. Two staff were killed when the
building collapsed.


Marine Parade area