I wrote and illustrated ‘New Zealand House and Cottage’. It was published in 1997. It’s a snapshot of some historic New Zealand homes - both grand and modest - as they were preserved at the end of the 20th century. I have decided to share some of the entries from the book from time to time on this blog.
Town houses may be a modern idea but this elegant row, specifically designed as seven residential units by James Salmond for retailer Daniel Haynes, dates from 1901. As well as residents, it has housed booksellers, lawyers, doctors, cafés and music shops and includes the Dunedin office of the Historic Places Trust.
It owes its survival to John Martin and Colin Doherty who rescued it from decay in 1980 - for which they deserved a medal.
© DON DONOVAN
donovan@ihug.co.nz
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It owes its survival to John Martin and Colin Doherty who rescued it from decay in 1980 - for which they deserved a medal.
© DON DONOVAN
donovan@ihug.co.nz
.
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