Construction of Chateau Tongariro
More Info →- Description
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The Chateau, a neo-Georgian structure of four stories and basement, was designed by Timaru-based architect Herbert Hall (1880–1939) who modelled it on the Canadian Resort of Lake Louise.
The foundation stone was laid on 10 January 1929. Fletchers used a workforce of over 80, offering an incentive of free accommodation and a free suit to workers who stayed until the completion of the project.
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Relation
- Coolstore 2011-88
- Date
- circa 1929
- Digitisation id
- 2017P_2011-88_024438
- Format
- Sepia print
- Held in
- Coolstore
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Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Palmerston North
Object rights
- License
- No Known Restrictions