Abstract

 
 
 This is a two-storey cavity-brick construction with a part basement, built in the mid 1920's. Reinforced concrete bands (longitudinal reinforcement only) were provided at 1st floor and eaves levels. Ground and first floor are timber and the roof timber framed covered with Marseilles type clay tiles. Ground floor areas are divided into relatively small spaces.
 
 
Highlights
Original Structure: This is a two-storey cavity-brick construction with a part basement, built in the mid 1920!s
Ground and first floor are timber and the roof timber framed covered with Marseilles type clay tiles
Ground floor areas are divided into relatively small spaces
Summary
Original Structure: This is a two-storey cavity-brick construction with a part basement, built in the mid 1920!s. Reinforced concrete bands (longitudinal reinforcement only) were provided at 1st floor and eaves levels. The upper levels of the high brick gable walls were replaced in timber construction after their collapse in the 19 31 Hawke's Bay earthquake.
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