Auckland development 1890 - 1940 By fstiles034 Jan 1, 1890 Elam School of Fine Arts, founded Period: Jan 1, 1890 to Dec 31, 1940 1890 - 1940 Jan 1, 1896 Auckland population reaches 57,616 Jan 1, 1901 Construction of Electric Tramway Apr 4, 1902 Waitakeres developed as water catchment area Jan 1, 1914 Parnell Baths constructed Jan 1, 1915 Myers Park established Jan 1, 1916 Auckland Grammar School founded. Jan 1, 1916 Population reaches 133,712 Jan 1, 1925 Auckland linked to Whangarei by Rail Apr 4, 1928 St James theatre opens Jan 1, 1930 1930's decade of great depression Apr 4, 1930 Most main highways surfaced and weatherproofed Apr 4, 1930 'Auckland Railway Station' established 'Auckland Railway Station' established