The White Hart Hotel is located on the corner of Devon Street West and Queen Street. Originally built in 1844, the first White Hart was a six-roomed house used as a hospital by Imperial troops and licensed as a hotel in 1852. The current structure was built in 1887 and has stood the test of time to become a New Plymouth landmark.
The White Hart has experienced a number of alterations and renovations, the most recent in 2011-12 which preserved the facade and modernised the interior. It is registered Category I under the Historic Places Act 1993 and in 2014, as part of its redevelopment process, an archaeological report was completed on the hotel and site.
Town Improvements - the White Hart Hotel (Taranaki Herald 10 December 2001)
LinkTown Improvements - the White Hart Hotel (Taranaki Herald 12 March 2001)
LinkWhite Hart Hotel in 1887
LinkWhite Hart in 1901-1902
LinkWhite Hart Hotel in January 1871
LinkWhite Hart Hotel on 26 June 1969
LinkPlans for additions to the White Hart Hotel (1900)
LinkHeritage New Zealand register - White Hart Hotel
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