Essentially streetscape value, a well-balanced neo-classical facade, showing historical development with the later addition of the words "Peoples Palace" after 1928.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
5359
Date Entered
22nd August 1991
Date of Effect
22nd August 1991
City/District Council
Wellington City
Region
Wellington Region
Legal description
Pt Sec 128 Town of Wellington
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
5359
Date Entered
22nd August 1991
Date of Effect
22nd August 1991
City/District Council
Wellington City
Region
Wellington Region
Legal description
Pt Sec 128 Town of Wellington
Construction Professional
Name
O'Dea, James J.
Type
Architect
Biography
No biography is currently available for this construction professional
Construction Details
Start Year
1904
Type
Original Construction
Description
Edwardian Free Classical
Type
Modification
Description
After 1928 addition of words 'People's Palace"
Period
post-1928
Construction Materials
Brick (plastered); three storey
Notable Features
Pilasters (plain & fluted) on corner and centre of each storey and supporting arch of windows, cornice, plain entablature, parapet rises and curves over centre of building with two scrolls on each side
Construction Professional
Name
O'Dea, James J.
Type
Architect
Biography
No biography is currently available for this construction professional
Construction Details
Start Year
1904
Type
Original Construction
Description
Edwardian Free Classical
Type
Modification
Description
After 1928 addition of words 'People's Palace"
Period
post-1928
Construction Materials
Brick (plastered); three storey
Notable Features
Pilasters (plain & fluted) on corner and centre of each storey and supporting arch of windows, cornice, plain entablature, parapet rises and curves over centre of building with two scrolls on each side
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: Accommodation
Specific Usage: Hotel
Former Usages
General Usage: Accommodation
Specific Usage: Hotel
Location
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