This large two-storied home in the English Cottage Style, was constructed in 1923 - the building was designed by New Plymouth firm Messenger, Griffiths and Taylor, who called for tenders for its construction in September 1923.
A permit for a residence for James Charlton Robson on Town Sections 1715 and 1716 was issued by the Borough Council in September 1923 - the builder was listed as A. O. Brown, and the estimated construction cost was £1650. Robson and his wife lived in the house until the mid-1940s when they shifted to St Aubyn Street. Charlton Robson died in January 1952. (TDN 19 January 1952)
The exterior of the home is in largely original condition, being clad in plain weatherboard with original windows. An addition to the NW side of the home is sympathetic to the original style.
Related plan:
Cameron Street DP3748, ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)
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