THE PROPOSED TRAMWAY SHELTER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 25804, 27 March 1945, Page 6

THE PROPOSED TRAMWAY SHELTER

ck. t congratulate “Pride and Prejudice’’’ on his letter in this morning s paper I had not dared to hope that in a town which so obviously had »° architect someone would criticise the ugly box that will be Dunedin s new tmmwav shelter Twenty years ago in Engiana, and on the Continent, shelters of this type were being built in glass and concrete with several divisions so that people could sit in the sun and out of the wind and still see their tram approaching.—l am, etc., K -

Sir —“ Pride and Prejudice draws our attention to a gross insult to the residents of Dunedin, especially the mothers and wives who have pleaded long years for a renting place for their weary backs and feet Why a cupboard with one shelf and’an open doorway? As a brick structure lasts a long time, why not make it a thing of beauty? It is a long time since First Church was built, and it has been admired by many thousands from fardistant lands: Do not allow Dunedin to be imposed upon by a structure that would be a disgrace as a shelter anywhere. Mrs Begg, I am sure would gladly give needed help in the building of a cosy and attractive shelter that would enhance the attractiveness of our civic square, not disgrace it. The women deserve it.—l am, etc.. T. McC. Dunedin, March 24.