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 shortly after 1870, this is a fine example of a late 19th century house, which has grown over time. It is one of the oldest houses surviving on Chatham Island. It is associated with its original owner, D H Meikle, who was an American whaler, and later a smuggler. It also has associations with J E Engst and Walter Hood, both whom are Chatham Island identities who lived in the house with the Meikles in their old age.
Location
List Entry Information
Overview
Detailed List Entry
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
5397
Date Entered
9th September 1991
Date of Effect
9th September 1991
City/District Council
Chatham Islands Territory
Region
Chatham Islands
Legal description
Lot 1 DP 29332 Blk XV Te Whanga SD
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