Another photograph from 1917 shows the original engineering workshop in Rakaia
The photograph from 1917 shows the original workshop of Engineering in Rakaia. The building, made of corrugated iron, has a simple design typical of the early 1900s.
The photograph from 1917 shows the original engineering workshop in Rakaia. The building, made of corrugated iron, has a simple design typical of the early 1900s.
In the foreground, several men stand next to a lineup of wooden carts used for agriculture. Each cart shows the skilled craftsmanship of the time. The men wear work clothes that reflect the era, showing their hands-on roles.
The background features tools and materials, highlighting the busy environment of the workshop. This scene captures a time when local craftsmanship was vital to the community and the development of local agriculture.
Key figures in the workshop’s history include William Harvey, the first owner, who sold it to Bill Lee in the early 1900s. Bill Lee then sold the workshop to Tom Gaylor and Bob Grigg in the late 1950s. In 1966, Gaylor and Grigg sold the business to Mr Graham and Glenis Pluck. This photograph serves as an important historical record of craftsmanship in Rakaia.