This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. This report includes the text from the original Building Classification Committee report considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. George White was an early trader in the Whakatane area and the East Coast. By 1867 he was established at Whitianga as a farmer and trader, on the land where the Stone Store now stands. About 1868 the store was built by two English workmen, using Ignimbrite blocks quarried from the opposite side of Whitianga Harbour. About 1920 the interior of the building , was plastered for use as a cool room or dairy. The building has been unused for many years.
Location
List Entry Information
Overview
Detailed List Entry
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Able to Visit
List Number
4684
Date Entered
6th June 1990
Date of Effect
6th June 1990
City/District Council
Thames-Coromandel District
Region
Waikato Region
Legal description
Lots 4 5 DPS 14526 Lot 69 DPS 16632 Blk X Otama SD
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