Bank of New Zealand — Arrowtown, New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
S 44° 56.317 E 168° 50.006
59G E 329058 N 5021584
Built for the Bank of New Zealand in 1875, it operated as a bank until 1953. Today it house the Lakes District Historical Museum.
Waymark Code: WM86TE
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 02/08/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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There are two historic plaques on this building. The first one reads:

The building was originally the Bank of New Zealand. It was built in 1875. The building supported a full bank until 1916 and then an agency operated until 1953. The building was then gifted to the Lakes District Museum.

The second sign reads:

Bank of New Zealand

A branch of the Bank of New Zealand was first opened in Arrowtown on 1st October 1867. Mr. H.H. Holmden being the first manager. The building on this site in which the bank first conducted its business was replaced by the present stone building, erected in 1875 and added to in 1905. The bank's branch was closed on 21st November 1916 but since that time the bank has conducted an agency in Arrowtown. These premises were transferred by the bank to the Lake District Centennial Museum Incorporated by Deed of Gift in July 1953.

Year: 1875

Current Use of Building: Museum and Art Gallery

Address: Not listed

Website: Not listed
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