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. Built c.1868. 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.
Location
List Entry Information
Overview
Detailed List Entry
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
5337
Date Entered
8th August 1991
Date of Effect
8th 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.