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.
Related items:
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)
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