Bank of New Zealand, Arrowtown, c. 1900-1910
The Bank of New Zealand building in Arrowtown has a long history. Originally built in 1875, it was remodelled in 1905, and refitted for use as a museum in 1953. In 2022 the building was restored in keeping with its original facade seen here.
About Arrowtown
Once a thriving gold-mining settlement, Arrowtown’s preserved architecture tells the story of Otago’s pioneering years.
About the Viewfinder Series
Viewfinder reimagines historic photographs, aligning past and present to reveal how our landscapes evolve over time.
Featured Image
EL0130 A J CAMPBELL & W M MARSHALL in front of BNZ (date unknown). Lakes District Museum Collection
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Each photograph in the collection pairs a century-old view with its modern counterpart, revealing both the constants and the changes that shape our landscape.
