A fine example of the work of Dawson and King. A main feature is the Art Deco treatment of the wrought iron balconies and parapet.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
5364
Date Entered
22nd August 1991
Date of Effect
22nd August 1991
City/District Council
Wellington City
Region
Wellington Region
Legal description
Lot 6 DP 19320
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
5364
Date Entered
22nd August 1991
Date of Effect
22nd August 1991
City/District Council
Wellington City
Region
Wellington Region
Legal description
Lot 6 DP 19320
Construction Professional
Name
King & Dawson
Type
Architectural Partnership
Biography
This longstanding Wellington architectural firm was established in 1906 by J. M. Dawson. The firm operated under Dawson’s name until 1929 when it became known as Dawson and King. After another name variation, King Cook and Dawson, the firm became King and Dawson in 1957. In 2012 King and Dawson Limited Architects and Engineers were still in business in Wellington. Source: List Entry report for Freyberg Pool, 25 Nov 2014
Construction Details
Start Year
1935
Type
Original Construction
Description
Art Deco
Construction Materials
Reinforced concrete; three storey
Notable Features
Very plain facade, wrought iron balconies, beaded parapet
Construction Professional
Name
King & Dawson
Type
Architectural Partnership
Biography
This longstanding Wellington architectural firm was established in 1906 by J. M. Dawson. The firm operated under Dawson’s name until 1929 when it became known as Dawson and King. After another name variation, King Cook and Dawson, the firm became King and Dawson in 1957. In 2012 King and Dawson Limited Architects and Engineers were still in business in Wellington. Source: List Entry report for Freyberg Pool, 25 Nov 2014
Construction Details
Start Year
1935
Type
Original Construction
Description
Art Deco
Construction Materials
Reinforced concrete; three storey
Notable Features
Very plain facade, wrought iron balconies, beaded parapet
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 Central Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Central 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 Central Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Central 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.
Former Usages
General Usage: Trade
Specific Usage: Shop
Former Usages
General Usage: Trade
Specific Usage: Shop
Location
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