The Whakakotahi (unity) water feature

Date2016Reference NumberPhoto 16-557DescriptionPhotograph of The Whakakotahi (unity) water feature and buildings where The Strand meets Devonport Road in Tauranga 2015. In 2015 retiree Rodney Giddens undertook to provide a photographic record of shop fronts from the roadside of Tauranga’s CBD.

The fountain remains but glass clad building, former Westpac is due for demolition. The original two storied building, The Triangle was Norris & Bell auctioneers where Devonport Road, Spring Street and The Strand met. Built in 1911. In 1970 the ground floor business was Judd Radio & TV. The Bay of Plenty Savings Bank was established in 1964 and in 1986 became Trustbank who built present building. It was taken over by Westpac 1986. Demolition of the building commenced in 2021.FormatDigitalPhotographer/CreatorGiddens, RodneySourcesvisual check from street 2021 Last edited by: Shirley Arabin

Triangle Building image 00-584 Last edited by: Shirley Arabin

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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 16-557

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Part of Photograph SeriesThe Strand, TaurangaDevonport Road, Tauranga

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