An excellent example of a two-storied home in the Art-Deco/Moderne style. The exterior of the home is in largely original condition.
This home is based on 'Design 588', by Auckland firm Hanson Construction - the original design used for the construction of 1 Massey Street is held by Puke Ariki: ARC2013-1563.
A permit was granted by the Borough Council to L. M. (Lionel Moran) Ward on 23 September 1936 for the construction of a residence on part Sections 11, 12 & 13 (Dartmoor Estate), corner of Massey Street and Sanders Avenue - Harold Rowe was the builder, and the estimated construction cost was £1438.
Related items:
Taranaki DP2765 Sheet 1, ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)
Taranaki DP5600 Sheet 1, ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)
Ward, Serviceman
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