History of Paraparaumu, Wellington in photos
A small historical reference
Geography:
Date of foundation:
History:
Population: 25 263
Sights:
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Aerial view of Paraparaumu, 5 May 1953 |
Aerial view of Paraparaumu, 25 Oct 1956 |
Air traffic control tower, Paraparaumu airport, 26 Apr 1948 |
Bowling club, 1956 |
Block of shops, 13 Dec 1956 |
Block of shops, 13 Dec 1956 |
Bowling club, 22 Dec 1956 |
Contestants, Bathing Beauty Contest, Paraparaumu Beach, 29 Dec 1958 |
Contestants and spectators, Bathing Beauty Contest, Paraparaumu Beach, 1958 |
Exterior of Hotel Paraparaumu, 1955 |
Fire Station, Kapiti Road, 13 Aug 1958 |
Float, Beach Queen, with Greek arches and Greek maidens, Paraparaumu Carnival, 26 Dec 1958 |
Float, Waikanae, oyster shell with maidens, Paraparaumu Carnival, 26 Dec 1958 |
Maternity hospital, front entrance, 1958 |
Paraparaumu Beach, 21 Mar 1956 |
Railway Station, circa 1900's |
Railway Station, circa 1910 |
Restaurant, 30 Dec 1957 |
Shopping area, Main Road, 1959 |
Shopping area, Main Road, 1959 |
Shops Paraparaumu Beach, 30 Dec 1957 |
Statue of The Virgin Mary, 1958 |
Tutanekai Street, 1959 |
Wheelbarrow racing down, Paraparaumu Beach, 1955 |
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