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| Shopify Unique ID: | 15359782781220 |
| SKU: | A5L/2609/UXXX |
| Trademe Reference: | PR462 (24) |
| Category: |
New Zealand History: Disasters |
| New / Used: | New |
Description
THE NEW NAPIER: The Art Deco City in the 1930s
by Robert McGregor
DESCRIPTION
ISBN: 0958203024
Format: medium softcover, stapled
Published: The Art Deco Trust 1999, 1st edition
Size (mm): 170 w x 240 h x 5 d
Pages: 55
SKU: A5L/2609/UXXX
ABOUT
A historical and architectural companion chronicle detailing the rapid, deliberate reconstruction of Napier following the devastating 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake.
Highlights how the town transformed its complete ruin into a thriving, modern architectural marvel during the 1930s. It outlines why town planners chose the globally trending Art Deco, Spanish Mission, and Stripped Classical styles to create a safe, innovative city layout.
Written by regional heritage advocate Robert McGregor and published by the Art Deco Trust in Napier. Robert McGregor, was a driving force behind saving these buildings from demolition in the late 20th century. His booklets helped secure worldwide recognition for Napier's architectural heritage.
Illustrated throughout with monochrome images.
CONDITION
Near with light shelf wear on covers.
IMAGES
Are of the actual item and depict all need to know detail.
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