Picture perfect - Broadhurst postcards

Picture postcard views of the North Shore’s leafy streetscapes, churches and railway stations were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A typical example are the charming views by the Broadhurst Photo Company. William Henry Broadhurst (1855-1927) began publishing postcards from around 1900. Many of the photographs were hand coloured by his daughters before sale. To secure his photographs Broadhurst is said to have travelled by train and then continued on foot to his intended destination.

Below is a selection of Broadhurst's postcard views of various North Shore suburbs, ca. 1900-1927.

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