John Guthrie Wood Aitken, Mayor
Artist
Herrmann, Louisa
Date
Circa 1900
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Description
John Guthrie Wood Aitken migrated from Scotland to New Zealand in his early thirties to set up a Wellington-based import / export business - Aitken, Wilson and Company.
Aitken was an active member of the community. He helped to establish the YWCA, YMCA, the Wellington Boys' Institute, and Scots and Queen Margaret colleges.
While Aitken was mayor of Wellington, the city's tram system was electrified, and the Town Hall and Te Aro baths were built.
Aitken was an active member of the community. He helped to establish the YWCA, YMCA, the Wellington Boys' Institute, and Scots and Queen Margaret colleges.
While Aitken was mayor of Wellington, the city's tram system was electrified, and the Town Hall and Te Aro baths were built.
Media
Black and white silver gelatin print, enlarged.
Measurements
Sighted: hxw 570 x 415mm
Frame: 1030 x 815 x c55mm
Frame: 1030 x 815 x c55mm
Registration number
ART00640
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