This bungalow was likely constructed for Cyril Hendry Croker in 1923.
A permit for the construction of a home on Section 20, Glen Almond Estate, was granted to C. H. Croker in May 1923 - Croker was listed as the builder, and the estimated construction cost was £1500 - it seems likely that this permit relates to the home currently at 353 Devon Street West.
A copy of the original plan for the home is held by the New Plymouth District Council - although they are undated, and the architect is not listed.
Alterations were made to the home in 1945 - these were designed by well-known New Plymouth architecture firm Messenger, Taylor & Wolfe.
C. H. Croker was a well-known local lawyer and member of the National Party. He was appointed to the Legislative Council in July 1950 as part of the so called "suicide squad", whose role was to vote the Council out of existence.
Related items:
Taranaki DP4196 Sheet 1 (1922), ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)
Taranaki (Lot 8) DP8846 Sheet 1 (1960), ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)
Sub-Divisional Plan of the Glen Almond Estate (Collection of Puke Ariki ARC2013-1478)
Death of New Plymouth Solicitor (Taranaki Herald 16 October 1958)
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