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Park Drive

 


In Parnell, on the outskirts of Auckland is this character building named "Park Drive". From what I could see online, it has been split up into apartments and being rented in what is now a very affluent wealthy suburb.

Apparently the building use to be named the "Arthur Eady Building" who was a music publisher in Auckland and judging by the information I've found about him, he owned quite a few businesses and buildings. There was something about his name in the back of my mind until I realized that in the 1970s and 1980s there was a music store in The Strand, Auckland City named after his younger brother Lewis Eady.

From the Whanganui Chronicle, 14th January 1923

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doodles n daydreams said…
Park Drive used to be a tobacco name back in the day. I'm pretty sure my grandfather smoked it and maybe even Dad.
11 November 2024 at 13:47
At Home In New Zealand said…
Nice to see these old buildings being used, even if not for their original purpose.
11 November 2024 at 16:39
Iris Flavia said…
Interesting architecture. Looks rather dark?
11 November 2024 at 20:14
Tigger's Mum said…
A grand example of an art deco building.
11 November 2024 at 21:19
local alien said…
A lovley older building and an interesting history
11 November 2024 at 23:14
s.c said…
Nice building in its own special style.
12 November 2024 at 00:15
Bill said…
Nice old building. I like the tree shadow on the front of it.
12 November 2024 at 08:20
Bill said…
A nice old building. I like the tree shadow on the front of it.
12 November 2024 at 08:20
Sharon said…
What a beautiful building. I love art deco.
13 November 2024 at 03:49
Tom said…
...I like the Art Deco style of the building.
13 November 2024 at 07:22
NCSue said…
Beautiful architecture.
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13 November 2024 at 10:33
magiceye said…
Landmark building round the corner!
13 November 2024 at 14:10
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