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Gondola, 1992-1996

 File
Identifier: Arch 1072/1/7/17

Scope and Contents

Photographs during the installation and first use of the Gondola on the Port Hills in Christchurch. Includes views from the gondola across to central Christchurch and over to Lyttelton and Banks Peninsula.

Includes staff who are part of the management of the gondola including portrait photographs of Craig Barnes and Stephen Walker of the Mt Cavendish Gondola Co. Includes the site of the Gondola station restaurant during construction and of its owner Tony Adcock. One photograph is of 100,000th visitor to the Gondola being awarded a complementary lift pass and dinner for two at the Gondola Ridge Restaurant.

Dates

  • Creation: 1992-1996

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The Christchurch Star collection is currently in the process of being described, and only certain sub-series and items are available for access. These records will continue to be updated as more of the collection is described.

This collection is held off-site, please contact us for more information on how to access this collection.

Extent

1 Envelopes (30 Photographic Prints)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

ANZC Archives - Box Arch 1072/1/7/14-19

Physical Description

Colour, Black and white photographs with some text on reverse. Colour slide.

Repository Details

Part of the Christchurch City Libraries Archives Repository

Contact:
Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square
Central City
Christchurch Canterbury 8011 New Zealand