Wellington 50 years ago

Today's photo dates from July 1958 looking at the south end of Lambton Quay. It shows a double saloon type tram on the left, Fiducia single saloon type tram no. 238 (now preserved at the Wellington Tramway Museum north of Paekakariki) destined for Hataitai and a brand new AEC Reliance type diesel bus.

Most of the buildings visible have since been replaced.

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