On February 8, 1931 a 7.8 earthquake struck the town of Napier and the surrounding areas. What buildings the earthquake didn’t destroy the fires that followed did. Two things influenced the style of buildings in reconstruction, the depression so building owners didn’t want to spend lots of money on architectural detail, and the modern building style of the time Art Deco with its simple lines. So within the short period time of 2 years Napier had built a complete town in the Art Deco style.
This is the view of our room with a 1951 British taxi sitting outside. Our host gave us a ride downtown in it.
is there anyone else on that island? I saw what I assume is your rental car in one pic and nary a sole around! looks quaint & quiet there!
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