W.J. Shaw Residence (Former), 3 Rogan Street (circa 1890)

Part of Town Section P was purchased by William John Shaw in 1890, and it's thought this house was built around this time. 

The exterior of the two-storied home is in largely original condition and is clad in rusticated weatherboard with sash windows. The steep gabled roof and exterior detailing give the home a notable gothic appearance - a rarity in New Plymouth homes. 

William John Shaw died in 1905, and following his death, Mrs Shaw had the neighbouring home at 5 Rogan Street constructed.

For more information, please see the Draft Heritage Assessment linked below. 

Related items:

W. J. Shaw Residence (Former), 3 Rogan Street New Plymouth, Draft Heritage Assessment (Hamish Crimp, 2019)

Town Section P, Taranaki Land Deeds Index I1, page 568 (Archives New Zealand)

Taranaki DP483 Sheet 1 (1892), ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)

Taranaki DP4140 Sheet 1 (1918), ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)