Historic Aparthotel
Questionnaire
Year erected: 1880
What is the history of the property?
Two original workers cottages for the brick factory which supplied most of the bricks used to build Wellington.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Colonial cottages
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Yes - located in historic Cuba Quarter
Has restoration work taken place?
Yes, fully restored with modern bathroom, kitchen, wifi and air-con.
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Owned by Elizabeth Tonks, who Tonks Grove is named after.
Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
These cottages were heritage protected and moved when the urban motorway extension was built in the 1990's
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Heritage status by Wellington City Council and Heritage NZ
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