Chief Post Office, 31 Cathedral Square, Christchurch c1906-1910
Another recent purchase is this postcard of the 'Chief' Post Office in Christchurch - a wonderful snap of bygone Edwardian days. The first telephone exchange in New Zealand was launched from here .[1] My hometown prided itself on and identified with the Victorian and Edwardian architecture pre quakes . The architectural magnificence in and around the city centre changed forever dramatically due to destructon and/or demolition of damaged buildings after the devastating earthquakes starting late 2010. The building now has an uncertain future since these events. From 2000, it had housed the Christchurch tourist information centre, along with a café and office space. The postcard depicts a pretty scene, with a hubbub of people going about their everyday life, toting parasols and driving hansom cabs. Some skirts are skimming just above the ankles so dated to j...