Thames Streets
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Tararu has strong connections back to the migration of the Tainui people to New Zealand and was settled by Maori. In
On 27th July 1867 James Mackay, civil commissioner for the Hauraki district, concluded an agreement with Te Hoterini Taipari, Raiki
Both 'Coniston' and 'Thurlston' are described as substantial timber Californian bungalows. Built around 1913-14, both were possibly designed by the
Both 'Coniston' and 'Thurlston' are described as substantial timber Californian bungalows. Built around 1913-14, both were possibly designed
A good example of Victorian architecure, the house dates from around 1900.
St John's Church was built for Henry Lawlor, so that he could continue to take divine service in Tararu.
This house is a good example of the residential boom days at Tararu and the growth of the wealth of
The Tararu school was built in 1877 by Mr J J O'Briens, to the design of Henry Allwright, the Auckland
Cyrus Joseph Brown arrived from Sheffield, England in December 1863, and became an apprentice builder in Auckland. Moving to Thames
The Brian Boru was one of over one hundred hotels in Thames during the gold rush era.
(Also known as 'Superior Diary'). This kauri building, erected in 1868, is typical of the high stud commercial architecture of
Built in the early days of the goldfield (1867-1868) as a single story house by J. McDonald, a lawyer who
This house is built in Victorian gothic style with its steeply pitched gable roofs and highly decorated bargeboards. It is
Originally the home of Reverend Vicesimus Lush, Vicar of St George's Anglican Church, this building was erected in 1871 with
Both Shortland and Grahamstown Stations were completed in 1898, in time for the opening of the rail link from Paeroa,
Up until 1868 the Kauaeranga Pa beach-landing site provided shipping access for the Thames goldfield. The Shortland wharf located close
This church, designed and built entirely by Maori in 1886, replaced the 1837 Mission Station on the hill above. The
This beautiful church stands proudly on the north-eastern corner of Mackay and Mary Street, in Thames, with the church hall
This building was constructed in 1903 on land donated by Brother H.D. Stewart and designed by architect Brother W.H. Lucas.
Prominent Thames draper James Marshall, in the high Victorian style of the time, built this fine old house also known
The imposing Bank of New Zealand building stood proudly on the corner of Pollen and Sealey Streets.
