as did most cities around the world until the powers that be attempted to erase the hidden history. look into the Chicago World's Fair... all those incredible "temporary" (cough cough) buildings... ask yourself why they would go to all that effort, if only to tear them down again ??
My mother was born in Dunedin in 1914, and my English father was the cathedral organist from 1949 to 1953. I was born there too but have lived nearly all my life in the UK. I believe that Dunedin is a rare modern city whose population decreased during the 20th century, which possibly explains the relative business shown in the film compilation.
It is amazing to think my late grandmother grew up in that era, Annie Early, she was born in Ireland 1904 and died in the seventies..she saw a lot of change...Delia Morris
Glad you liked it!, It was truly fascinating working with all these great historic scenes and it is always a treat when some of us here get the chance to learn just how much New Zealand city's have changed from making these 'Then & Now' videos.
Kia ora and thank you. I used to study in Dunedin. What a shame tramway systems were closed all over NZ. I am fortunate that where I live a line (light rail) has been reintroduced after almost 60 years; I much prefer it to buses.
Thanks! We are glad you like the video. The majority of the full-length archival films are available to watch online via our website. For convenience, we have added the links to each of the items in the description of this video. If there is any specific scenes you have in mind or other information you want to know, we are here to help :)
It is very interesting to see what has remained throughout the years. With the exception of the Dunedin Exchange building, most of the buildings featured throughout this three-part series have endured.
Funny, that almost tricked us too Richard. When we started putting this video together originally we thought that the street name in the title card “Princes Street, the throbbing Centre” might have been misspelled. But after a quick Google and a confirmation from a local, the film was right after all :D
Why cant we build buildings like they did in the old days? why do they have to all be the same modern look. It must have been amazing back then before nz became a crime ridden hole.
Dunedin looked way better in the past than it does now in my opinion
as did most cities around the world until the powers that be attempted to erase the hidden history.
look into the Chicago World's Fair... all those incredible "temporary" (cough cough) buildings... ask yourself why they would go to all that effort, if only to tear them down again ??
You're right. Due to a combination of loose planning regulation, garish modern shop fronts, and the proliferation of private cars.
@@gerrycollins2335 no it's called jewcinda.
@@paulmidd5523 What a very strange little man you must be.
My face as the video switches from old to new: 😊😪😊😪😊😪😊😪....
Amazing ! BEST city on Earth .. Best 4 years of my life .. miss it so much
So many of the beautiful old buildings are still there in the modern footage! It's my dream to move there next year :)
Great old and new footage
My mother was born in Dunedin in 1914, and my English father was the cathedral organist from 1949 to 1953. I was born there too but have lived nearly all my life in the UK. I believe that Dunedin is a rare modern city whose population decreased during the 20th century, which possibly explains the relative business shown in the film compilation.
some incredible Tartarian architecture there
It is amazing to think my late grandmother grew up in that era, Annie Early, she was born in Ireland 1904 and died in the seventies..she saw a lot of change...Delia Morris
Amazing footage
Dunedin is truly wonderful
Glad you liked it!, It was truly fascinating working with all these great historic scenes and it is always a treat when some of us here get the chance to learn just how much New Zealand city's have changed from making these 'Then & Now' videos.
Wow this is so awesome, so much work you have put into it. can't wait to watch them all!!! Thank you!!!
Great to see how it was, love my home town/city.
Absolutely agree!
Great video, I always love this kind of thing. Very interesting seeing the changes over the years.
This is truly amazing
Kia ora and thank you. I used to study in Dunedin. What a shame tramway systems were closed all over NZ. I am fortunate that where I live a line (light rail) has been reintroduced after almost 60 years; I much prefer it to buses.
I love seeing this
2:10 half the buildings are buired everywhere
Brilliant, thank you. Is the raw footage easy to find?
Thanks! We are glad you like the video. The majority of the full-length archival films are available to watch online via our website. For convenience, we have added the links to each of the items in the description of this video. If there is any specific scenes you have in mind or other information you want to know, we are here to help :)
@@NgaTaonga thank you. Just had a look. What a wonderful resource.
Blue Dot The Legacy. The old buildings are the best and the cable cars
A surprising number of the old buildings are still there.
It is very interesting to see what has remained throughout the years. With the exception of the Dunedin Exchange building, most of the buildings featured throughout this three-part series have endured.
Top of a building after the mud flood, 1:50
Whole city is buried. 10m deep.
funny lived there for years and always thought it was princess st, named after the street in Edinburgh which was named after Prince George
Funny, that almost tricked us too Richard. When we started putting this video together originally we thought that the street name in the title card “Princes Street, the throbbing Centre” might have been misspelled. But after a quick Google and a confirmation from a local, the film was right after all :D
Why cant we build buildings like they did in the old days? why do they have to all be the same modern look. It must have been amazing back then before nz became a crime ridden hole.
Alot of pre Maori buildings