Smoke over the Dunedin skyline. Arthur Barnett fabric store in flames, December 9th 1959. . View of the fire from Hanover Street. Fire trucks pour water into the building. Fire fighters looking at the aftermath. Two women look sadly on.
Viewing the aftermath of the fire the following morning. Interior of the store completely gutted looking through the main entrance George Street. Christmas banner intact.
Knocking down the ruins. Sifting through the rubble. Crane lifting a digger out of a hole.
Construction begins.
The new store. Arthur Barnetts tea rooms up & running again. Arthur Barnett’s Christmas Choir (comprised of staff) singing at the opening of the new store. Crowds in attendance.
Rebuilding continues.
Dunedin covered in snow. The tea rooms. Sale in new Daylight Store. Women rush into the store.
Construction site.