New Zealand - Auckland - Queen Street - Trams - Street Scene - 1940’s - Photo Postcard Format #t642 Queen Street - The major commercial thoroughfare in the Auckland CBD - Starting at Queens Wharf on the Auckland waterfront - Adjacent to the Britomart Transport Centre and the Downtown Ferry Terminal - Named after Queen Victoria - Settlement in the Queen Street area began in 1841 with a number of wooden buildings along the western side Auckland - Between Customs Street and Wellesley Street, Queen Street is lined with retail and office buildings. - This section of the street is where the majority of the high-rise buildings are located. - These are mostly 20th century in origin, although a number of 19th century structures survive. - Many large corporations, insurance companies and banks had substantial buildings on Queen Street and in some cases their head offices were located here rather than in Wellington. Reference: Wikipedia Video: This Auckland (1967) An impression of Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, and its subtropical summers; its streets and traffic, gardens, harbour, and people. Archives New Zealand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leHpl3X-I2Q