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Under the bridge


At the intersection of Fanshawe Street, Sturdee Street and Customs Street East in Auckland City is this overpass bridge which leads to the viaduct and waterfront. 

Photo taken between 1920-1929 Auckland Libraries Heritage Images Collection

Underneath nearby is the old Auckland City Council Tepid Baths which is a public indoor pool complex. It opened in 1914 on a site that had previously been used by a small drydock. In the first 2 baths the baths attracted 30,000 visitors but in 2010 it closed for major renovations including structural issues and re-opened in 2012. 

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local alien said…
I remember the tepid baths.i went there several times with cousins who lived in Auckland. A long long time ago
25 November 2023 at 08:52
roentare said…
It is a nice scene without traffic. The lines are great
25 November 2023 at 09:26
Jim said…
I like your Auckland City Council Tepid Baths. We don't have them around here, not even in our state.
Jim TX
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25 November 2023 at 11:58
Tigger's Mum said…
Amazing to think it's still there and not replaced with some modern characterless box.
25 November 2023 at 13:35
James said…
Cool old building nicely framed!
25 November 2023 at 13:42
Iris Flavia said…
Have you been inside?
25 November 2023 at 22:47
Tom said…
...build bridges, not walls!
26 November 2023 at 03:26
Bill said…
Nice photo, fantastic framing.
26 November 2023 at 04:23
Lachezar said…
Great image! I really like this place. So much to capture if you navigate it carefully
26 November 2023 at 07:11
Jim said…
Any trolls under that bridge?
26 November 2023 at 17:12
Margaret Birding For Pleasure said…
Lovely old building Amy. Have a great week ahead.
26 November 2023 at 17:15
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