This is a very simple colonial cottage, built hard up to the street. Formerly a church and a lawyer's office, and now a private home. Makes a contribution to the streetscape.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
5337
Date Entered
22nd August 1991
Date of Effect
22nd August 1991
City/District Council
Christchurch City
Region
Canterbury Region
Legal description
Lot 1 DP 8854 (RT CB407/204), Canterbury Land District
Location Description
Address also given as 57 Rue Lavaud, AKAROA.
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
5337
Date Entered
22nd August 1991
Date of Effect
22nd August 1991
City/District Council
Christchurch City
Region
Canterbury Region
Legal description
Lot 1 DP 8854 (RT CB407/204), Canterbury Land District
Location Description
Address also given as 57 Rue Lavaud, AKAROA.
Construction Details
Start Year
1868
startYearCirca
Type
Original Construction
Construction Materials
Timber and iron.
Construction Details
Start Year
1868
startYearCirca
Type
Original Construction
Construction Materials
Timber and iron.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Completion Date
1st August 1991
Report Written By
Mary O'Keeffe
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Southern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Southern region office. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is from the original Proposal for Classification report considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Completion Date
1st August 1991
Report Written By
Mary O'Keeffe
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Southern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Southern region office. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is from the original Proposal for Classification report considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration.
Current Usages
Uses: Accommodation
Specific Usage: Backpackers/ Youth Hostel
Former Usages
General Usage: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
General Usage: Religion
Specific Usage: Church
General Usage: Trade
Specific Usage: Office building/Offices
Current Usages
Uses: Accommodation
Specific Usage: Backpackers/ Youth Hostel
Former Usages
General Usage: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
General Usage: Religion
Specific Usage: Church
General Usage: Trade
Specific Usage: Office building/Offices
Location
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