Time travel in Sir John Logan Campbell’s shoes

Do you dream of going back in time? Well here is your chance! As part of the 2012 Auckland Heritage Festival (and beyond) take a bird’s eye virtual tour around the Auckland region and view the heritage sites and places associated with Sir John Logan Campbell.

Sir John Logan Campbell (1817-1912) was an influential figure in New Zealand history and had a long association with Auckland. His mark can still be seen on the city and around the region.

This tour showcases a selection of Auckland Libraries heritage photographs, illustrations and other archival material depicting the heritage sites and places associated with Sir John Logan Campbell.

In the click of the mouse, transport yourself around the map to discover more about Sir John Logan Campbell and his life. Compare archival views with modern day scenes and watch how Auckland has changed over time and what has remained the same.

Get ready and take a virtual trip around Auckland in Sir John Logan Campbell’s shoes!

Please note that all images have 'No known copyright restrictions' unless otherwise stated.

Created by Auckland Libraries, Heritage & Research

Take the Tour

1
First arrival, Port Nicholson, Wellington

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Motukorea / Browns Island, Waitemata Harbour

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3
Visiting Umupuia, Maraetai

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Coming to town, Commerical Bay, CBD

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Brown & Campbell's store, Shortland Crescent, CBD

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Acacia Cottage, Shortland Crescent, CBD

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Barrow House, Church Road, Mangere

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Logan Bank, Jermyn Street, CBD

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Browns Bay, North Shore

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Puketutu Island, Manukau Harbour

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Kilbryde, Gladstone Road, Parnell

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Campbell & Ehrenfried Co. Ltd., Elliott Street, CBD

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Campbell & Ehrenfried Co. Ltd., Queen Street, CBD

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Campbell & Ehrenfried Co. Ltd., Carlton Gore Rd, Newmarket

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Purchase & donation of land, One Tree Hill

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Cornwall Park deed of gift, One Tree Hill

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Official opening of Cornwall Park, One Tree Hill

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Acacia Cottage, Cornwall Park, One Tree Hill

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Acacia Cottage, Cornwall Park, One Tree Hill

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Bronze statue, Cornwall Park, One Tree Hill

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Bronze statue, Cornwall Park, One Tree Hill

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Free School of Art, Princes Street, CBD

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Campbell Free Kindergarten, Freemans Bay

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Logan Campbell Creche, Greys Avenue, CBD

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Royal visit, Queen Street, CBD

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Views from Kilbryde, Parnell

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Rangitoto walk, Waitemata Harbour

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Town Hall, Queen Street, CBD

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Funeral procession, Manukau Road, Epsom

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Campbell's grave, Maungakiekie, Cornwall Park, One Tree Hill

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Crowds in Cornwall Park, One Tree Hill

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Obelisk, Maungakiekie, Cornwall Park, One Tree Hill

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Campbell family graves, Symonds Street Cemetery, CBD

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Campbell family graves, St. Stephens Cemetery, Judges Bay, Parnell

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