New Orleans Hotel, Arrowtown, 1912
From the Lakes District Museum Collection in Arrowtown, a photograph of the first locally-owned car in Arrowtown in 1912, parked on Buckingham Street in front of the historic New Orleans hotel, established in 1866.
About the New Orleans Hotel
Established in 1866 during the height of the Otago gold rush, the New Orleans Hotel has served travellers and locals for more than 150 years. Its distinctive façade and location on Buckingham Street make it one of Arrowtown’s best-known landmarks, reflecting the town’s early prosperity and enduring character.
About the Viewfinder Series
Viewfinder reimagines historic photographs, aligning past and present to reveal how our landscapes evolve over time.
Featured Image
EL1545 in EA24 - first locally owned car in Arrowtown (1912). 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.
