Main St, Upper Hutt, Jan. 1948; south side 7, Baigent-Majestic

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PhotographerLeo MorelDescriptionMain Street, Upper Hutt, east side, showing eastern half of Majestic Theatre frontage with a separate refreshment shop advertising 'Clarke's Ice cream', and western half of Baigent Motors frontage.
Building for Baigent Motors (formerly Harper's Garage) is dated 1915.

Baigent Motors has petrol pumps for Shell and Big Tree at the edge of the footpath and 'Taxi' advertising on the windows.

There is a sign 'N.P. Between notices 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.' on the post outside Baigent Motors.
Parked car is Baigent's Taxi, a 1939 Chevrolet Deluxe Sedan. The man visible leaving the car may be Ces Hooper, Baigent's taxi-driver.Date takenJan. 1948

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PersonHooper, Ces (fl. 1940s-1960s) OrganisationBaigent MotorsPlaceMain Street, Upper HuttSubjectCommercial buildings

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CollectionMorel, Leo (c1900-c1970)

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ReferenceP2-385-713FormatBlack and white print

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Main St, Upper Hutt, Jan. 1948; south side 7, Baigent-Majestic

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