Decorations, Millers Department Store
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Caption
Millers Department Store, 163 - 173 Tuam Street was decorated like many other buildngs to celebrate the Queen's visit in January 1953.
Date: January 1953.
Winning entry in the Places category of the 2013 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt by Diane Rolton.
Judge’s comments
Great composition, dramatic night shot capturing the excitement surrounding the Queen’s visit, when going to town was very glamorous. The cars and the decorations are fabulous, imagine strolling under those lights. This magic has disappeared from Christchurch today.
