Seen from the sky in the 1950s, Christchurch stretches out in a calm and confident grid — a city shaped long before the pace quickened. This vintage aerial photograph looks from the heart of town toward the bay, revealing broad avenues, precise blocks, and generous green spaces that anchor the landscape.
In soft monochrome tones, the city appears both familiar and distant. You can trace the parks that still define Christchurch today, see the subtle bend of the shoreline, and feel the spaciousness of a place building its future with quiet order. There’s a gentle clarity to the scene — the kind that invites you to linger and imagine the city’s rhythm long before modern bustle took hold.
For collectors of New Zealand heritage photography, admirers of mid-century design, or anyone with ties to Ōtautahi, this print carries a sense of memory and place.
No colour required — just the honest simplicity of a moment held in time.
What's included?
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- Printed on premium quality 230gsm paper with archival inks
- Made to order in Australia
- Framed with locally sourced sustainable timber
- Framed prints have a white matboard (passepartout)
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Print only prints include a minimum 10mm white border as part of the final print size. Refer size guide here.
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Please note our prints are vintage reproductions, and as such, they may exhibit blemishes, ageing, imperfections, discolouration, and scratches, which we believe reflects their authentic vintage character.
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Please also note that final print colours may vary from what you see on your screen due to how screens display images and individual monitor calibration.
