Date1 July 2015Reference NumberPhoto 15-383DescriptionPhotograph of 28 Devonport Road, Tauranga, taken on 10 June 2015 by Rodney T. Giddens as part of his photographic record of Tauranga CBD shop fronts with historic value. Given to Tauranga Library in 2018.
The image shows the Teasey building, a single-storey retail building comparable with nearby commercial buildings from the 1920s and 1930s. Visible signage includes “Designer Direct” and “Brewers Den”. The façade has plaster decoration, including a string-of-beads motif with a face as the centrepiece on the left and right, and a small central plaster motif without a name or date.
The building was demolished in 2021.FormatDigitalPhotographer/CreatorGiddens, RodneySourcesvisual check from street 2021.
Location
Map Address26/Devonport Road, Tauranga, Tauranga, 3110, New ZealandLocationDevonport road, Tauranga (New Zealand)Latitude/Longitude[1]
Asset Location
RoomDigital storage
Usage
Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply. However, the copyright holder has assigned a Creative Commons license. CopyrightGiddens, RodneyCopyright Holder Contact Detailsemail: candr1981@gmail.comLicenseCC BY-NC 4.0AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 15-383