Deco detail through time

Wellington 1930–2023 19 photos of this spot

19 photographs taken at the same spot in Wellington, spanning 1930–2023 — 2 of them from before 1980. Line them up and watch the place change.

Willis Street in Wellington, New Zealand, around 1930, one of the city's principal shopping streets since the nineteenth century, lined with retail premises in the heart of the capital's commercial district.

Willis Street, Wellington, ca 1930 Willis Street in Wellington, New Zealand, around 1930, one of the city's principal shopping streets since the nineteenth century, lined with retail premises in the heart of the capital's commercial district.

Willis Street, Wellington, (ca 1940) 1940 A view along Willis Street in central Wellington, New Zealand, around 1940, one of the capital's main commercial streets lined with shops and offices.

Piaggio Zip 2010 A Piaggio Zip moped, the Italian-made scooter widely used for urban commuting, photographed on the streets of Wellington, New Zealand in 2010.

Circular window, Te Papa.- Wellington 2010 A circular window inside Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum on Wellington's waterfront, photographed in 2010. The geometric opening frames a view typical of the museum's modern architecture.

BNZ Building, Lambton Quay, Wellington 2013 The Bank of New Zealand building on Lambton Quay in Wellington is shown in this 2013 photograph, along the city's main commercial thoroughfare that follows the original shoreline of the harbour.

Wellington new 2013 Wellington, seat of the New Zealand government and known for its strong winds off the Cook Strait, is shown in this 2013 photograph.

Wellington new 2013 This photograph, taken in 2013, shows part of Wellington, New Zealand, a compact city wedged between its harbour and the surrounding hills.

Wellington new 2013 Wellington, New Zealand is pictured in this 2013 photograph. The city serves as the country's capital and sits on the Cook Strait at the southern end of the North Island.

Wool accessories for iconic Wellington sculpture 2013 A knitted wool covering adorns one of Wellington, New Zealand's well-known public sculptures in this 2013 photograph, an example of the yarn-bombing style of street art occasionally seen around the city.

Into The Woods 2015 A wooded hillside near Wellington, New Zealand, photographed in 2015. Forested reserves and green belt land surround much of the city's hilly terrain, threaded with walking tracks close to the urban area.

Crowds along Lambton Quay watching the 2015 RWC All Blacks victory parade (Codie Taylor, Julian Savea, TJ Perenara) 2015 Crowds line Lambton Quay in Wellington in this 2015 photograph, taken during the victory parade for the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup win, with players including Codie Taylor, Julian Savea and TJ Perenara among those celebrated.

Wellington Buildings 2016 Buildings in central Wellington, New Zealand, photographed in 2016; the hillside capital is known for its mix of Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco architecture.

Deco detail 2016 This 2016 photograph captures an Art Deco architectural detail in Wellington, New Zealand, a style well represented among the capital's early twentieth-century buildings.

Old Bank Shopping Arcade 01 2017 The Old Bank Shopping Arcade in Wellington, New Zealand, photographed in 2017. The arcade occupies a former bank building in the capital's central business district and now houses retail shops.

Bank of New Zealand Building 2 2020 This is a photograph of the Bank of New Zealand Building (No. 2) taken at the junction of Customhouse Quay and Lambton Quay in Wellington, New Zealand.

Mt Victoria Lookout 2020 The view from Mount Victoria Lookout in Wellington, New Zealand, photographed in 2020. The summit, reaching roughly 196 meters, offers a panoramic view over the capital, its harbor, and the surrounding hills.

Deco detail in 2021 2021 Plimmer Steps in central Wellington, New Zealand is overlooked by a heritage Bank of New Zealand building in this 2021 photograph of the historic laneway.

Deco detail in 2021 2021 Unity Books, a long-running independent bookshop on Wellington's Willis Street known for its literary awards, is pictured with a customer entering its street-level storefront in this 2021 photograph.

Bank of New Zealand Building (No. 2) wide 2023 Wide angle shot of the Bank of New Zealand Building (No. 2), 233 Lambton Quay, Wellington