Built in 1868, the "L" plan house is a plain, utilitarian vertical board and batten building, but built of better materials and of longer construction in comparison with other typical examples of this type.
The house was moved from its original site in 1984 and restored as a joint venture between the Trust and local Polytechnic and is now situated in the grounds of New Plymouth Girls High School.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
7086
Date Entered
28th October 1993
Date of Effect
28th October 1993
City/District Council
New Plymouth District
Region
Taranaki Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent of registration is part of the land described as Lot 6 DP 4898 (NZ Gazette 1987 p.4911), Taranaki Land District and the building known as Flight House thereon, and its fittings and fixtures.
Legal description
Lot 6 DP 4898 (NZ Gazette 1987 p.4911), Taranaki Land District
Location Description
Flight house is located in the grounds of New Plymouth Girls’ High School
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
7086
Date Entered
28th October 1993
Date of Effect
28th October 1993
City/District Council
New Plymouth District
Region
Taranaki Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent of registration is part of the land described as Lot 6 DP 4898 (NZ Gazette 1987 p.4911), Taranaki Land District and the building known as Flight House thereon, and its fittings and fixtures.
Legal description
Lot 6 DP 4898 (NZ Gazette 1987 p.4911), Taranaki Land District
Location Description
Flight house is located in the grounds of New Plymouth Girls’ High School
Construction Details
Start Year
1984
Type
Other
Description
Building removed from site to make way for an office building. Was stored at Bell Block then moved to the Taranaki Polytechnic and restored as part of joint venture with NZHPT. 5 Years later moved to current site
Start Year
1990
Type
Relocation
Description
September 1990 building transported to the New Plymouth Girls High School.
Start Year
1868
Type
Original Construction
Construction Materials
Vertical Board and Batten, studs connected to plates by mortice and tennon joints. Floor - Kauri, some ceilings, all framing Original Rimu exterior has had to be replaced with pine
Construction Details
Start Year
1984
Type
Other
Description
Building removed from site to make way for an office building. Was stored at Bell Block then moved to the Taranaki Polytechnic and restored as part of joint venture with NZHPT. 5 Years later moved to current site
Start Year
1990
Type
Relocation
Description
September 1990 building transported to the New Plymouth Girls High School.
Start Year
1868
Type
Original Construction
Construction Materials
Vertical Board and Batten, studs connected to plates by mortice and tennon joints. Floor - Kauri, some ceilings, all framing Original Rimu exterior has had to be replaced with pine
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. 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. The following text is from the original Proposal for Classification report 28 Oct 1993.
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. 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. The following text is from the original Proposal for Classification report 28 Oct 1993.
Current Usages
Uses: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
Former Usages
General Usage: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
Current Usages
Uses: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
Former Usages
General Usage: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
