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Houses old and new




So Greymouth being originally an old mining town is full of houses from different eras. There are Victorian, art deco, 1950s, 1960s and modern. These 3 are just a few examples of what I've seen in my neighbourhood.

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NCSue said…
We don't see this sort of architecture here. Interesting how one's geographical location can almost be deduced by seeing the buildings found there.
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7 June 2022 at 07:41
Lydia C. Lee said…
It's funny those suburbs where everything is still intact!
7 June 2022 at 08:55
local alien said…
The second photo with the house with the long narrow window looks odd. Art Deco I presume and are those faux shutters. I love pic no 3 the classic old style kiwi home. You have a variety that's for sure
7 June 2022 at 09:58
magiceye said…
Don't like the 2nd house. The 1st and 3rd have character.
7 June 2022 at 13:27
Tigger's Mum said…
So 'home'. Ive always had a soft spot for villas and colonial syle houses with front verandahs like ths last one.
7 June 2022 at 16:53
Veronica Lee said…
Our houses in my corner of the world certainly look different than these.

Happy Tuesday, Amy!
7 June 2022 at 20:24
Tom said…
...we have several Art Deco houses here. If the one was mine, I would remove the shutters!
7 June 2022 at 22:07
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
What a fun comparison Amy! I'll take the old please (it figures, goes along with my age).
8 June 2022 at 04:07
Iris Flavia said…
Oh, I just could not decide where to live in!
8 June 2022 at 15:24
Sharon said…
That modern one is very sleek.
9 June 2022 at 03:32
Haddock said…
The one with the picket fence looks great.
9 June 2022 at 04:32
DawnTreader said…
I love watching "house hunting" shows on TV - but am really quite content to live where I do, in a rented flat...
9 June 2022 at 05:03
Lillian "sognafaret" said…
Not much space between
10 June 2022 at 06:09
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