| Title | Oral history interview with Ian Crum, 1992. |
| Creator | |
| Date created | 27 August 1992 |
| Description Summary | Ian recalls his memories of New Lynn and the family brick-works on the corner of Portage and Great North Roads. He describes footpaths, the gasometer, the brick factory and the clay pit. Ian recalls AB Brick Factory and Gardner's; the Hoffman kiln; the range of products; smoke and salt fumes; the New Lynn valley and, obtaining clay from Titirangi. He mentions the development of Crum Park. Ian mentions his grandfather Albert Crum and describes the mix of industry and horticulture in the area. He describes the Whau creek, Grandison's House and the various boats used on the river. |
| Subjects | |
| Keywords | Auckland Gas Company; Crum Brick and Tile; AB Brick Co; Gardner's Brick Co; Ceramco; Neil Housing; Whau Creek; New Lynn; Crum Park; Te Atatu Peninsula; Pottery - New Zealand; Ceramics Industry |
| Language | English |
| Copyright Holder | Auckland Libraries |
| Access Rights | Contact Waitakere Central Library, Henderson to listen to recording or view abstract. |
| Available copies | Local History, Waitakere Central Library |
| Original medium | Audio; analogue, cassette |
| Duration | 1 x C60 |
| Supporting materials | Transcript |
| Oral History ID | WOH-1026 |
