Kumara is about 20 minutes south of Greymouth on the way to Hokitika and it's one of those little towns originally put together by gold miners. This building was built in 1870 with a manager and one bank teller working within. By 1876 there were at least 3 other banks in the town; this one, the Union Bank and the Bank of Australasia.
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Wow, that is a weatherboard house! It is cute but where is the security?
Kumara - that is a name that is familiar. My grandmother used to mention it. She was brought up in oone of those gold mining settlements. One which no longer exists. Merrijigs
I love that architecture!
...this is wonderful.
It's a beauty.
It has character.
An important part of your heritage. Good to see it is in such good condition.
What a grand façade for what looks like a tiny building. Good to see if appears to be getting looked after for posterity.
Looks like a western town in the USA.
I like old buildings. Bank is awesome. So different.
My friends are visiting relatives in New Zealand in a couple of months. I cannot wait to see their photos when they come back.
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What a cool building! I love that big false front.
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