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Iconic Heritage Week Photo Competition
Christchurch City Libraries invites the people of Christchurch to enter a photo competition designed to uncover the "iconic" Christchurch photo of the '40s, '50s, '60s, and '70s.
Photos can be entered under the following themes:
-- Fashion
-- Transport
-- Buildings and Streets
-- Sport and Recreation
-- Occupations
-- Events
-- Everyday Life
The photos will be displayed in the Central Library and on the library website, and the winners of each decade and the overall winner will be announced during Heritage Week and presented with some great prizes.
All entries will be considered for inclusion in the Christchurch City Libraries' online collection. Visit christchurchcitylibraries.com for entry details and further information.
Heritage Week aims to raise awareness of our special heritage places, and the importance and benefits of conserving them. 2008's theme is RETROspective: Christchurch life, architecture and design 1940s - 1970s. Get ready for some retro fun!
organisation:
cost:
Free
dates:
Fri 17 Oct 08 - Thu 27 Nov 08, on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 9:00am - 9:00pm
venue:
Christchurch Central Library, Cnr Gloucester St and Oxford Tce, Christchurch
region:
Canterbury, New Zealand
Related links
Early Christchurch - A Brief Outline
Learn all about the early days of Christchurch from the Christchurch City Library.
Canterbury - Te Ara
Learn about the historic Canterbury area on Te Ara, The online encyclopedia of New Zealand.
The Architectural Heritage of Christchurch
An occasional series of titles published by the Heritage team of the Christchurch City Council. From Christchurch City Libraries.
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