In May 1917, a permit for the construction of a 'cottage' for 'Grant' on Town Section 382 was granted by the Borough Council - the builder was H. Watkins, and the estimated construction cost was £785. Mrs A. E. Grant is listed as living at this location and later moved to neighbouring 90 Vivian Street.
The home was very likely designed by notable New Plymouth architect Frank Messenger, who called for tenders for the construction of a 'bungalow' in Vivian Street, in late April 1917 - this was probably one of the last homes Messenger designed before entering into partnership with Victor Griffiths in early June 1917.
Related items:
Town Section 328, Taranaki Land Deed Index I1 page 94. (Archives New Zealand)
Town Section (Part) 328, Taranaki Land Deed Index I6 Page 389. (Archives New Zealand)
Taranaki DP1727 Sheet 1 (1901), ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ).
Taranaki DP10828 Sheet 1 (1972), ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)
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