Built in 1886 to replace the original hotel of 1844 the White Hart Hotel is one of New Plymouth's best known landmarks and one of New Zealand's finest hotels built of timber.
A Mr Sanderson, architect, designed the first section which is now largely hidden by the extensive balconies. Occupying the corner site and approximately half the current floor area the façade included round-headed windows on the ground floor and square headed on the second. A balustraded parapet completed the design. Extensions in 1900 increased the hotel to its present size and maintained the continuity of its design. At the time the famous White Hart statue was erected on the corner above the parapet.
The Hotel's distinctive feature, its balconies, were added in 1909 and designed by architect, Frank Messenger. Running the extent of the hotel's façade the balconies and bull-nosed verandah enhance one of New Plymouth's best known landmarks. The five corner bays of the first floor verandah were subsequently filled in.
The White Hart Hotel remains today one of New Plymouth's best loved buildings and it makes a unique contribution to the city's streetscape. It is one of the outstanding hotels in New Zealand.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
149
Date Entered
2nd April 1985
Date of Effect
2nd April 1985
City/District Council
New Plymouth District
Region
Taranaki Region
Legal description
Sec 655 Town of New Plymouth (RT TN125/64), Taranaki Land District
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
149
Date Entered
2nd April 1985
Date of Effect
2nd April 1985
City/District Council
New Plymouth District
Region
Taranaki Region
Legal description
Sec 655 Town of New Plymouth (RT TN125/64), Taranaki Land District
Construction Details
Start Year
1886
Type
Original Construction
Construction Details
Start Year
1886
Type
Original Construction
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
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. 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 the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
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. 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 the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.
Current Usages
Uses: Accommodation
Specific Usage: Hotel
Uses: Trade
Specific Usage: Pub/bar/tavern/public hotel
Current Usages
Uses: Accommodation
Specific Usage: Hotel
Uses: Trade
Specific Usage: Pub/bar/tavern/public hotel
Location
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