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Pitt Street

 


Along Karangahape Road - the pub in the photo was licenced in 1862 to Mr George Pearson as the Naval Hotel but the licence was petitoned against by 90 local residents. It was the first on this road of Colonial Auckland but it is good to know that it is still being used as a pub.

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Comments

roentare said…
Remarkable to think that despite such strong opposition back in 1862, the old Naval Hotel has endured and continues to serve as a pub on Karangahape Road today
s.c said…
Nice in its white coat.
It's always nice when a company has been in the same place for over 100 years.
local alien said…
It's a great old building
Marie Smith said…
The building has stood the test of time.
Paspii said…
Over 100 years old pub? Fantastic!
Tom said…
...I love the streetscape!
Interesting history. Lovely architecture!
Bill said…
What a beautiful building with lots of history.
Tigger's Mum said…
It looks like the 'verandah' over the street was added later. I wonder how much style that covered up.
magiceye said…
Beautiful street and sky capture!
Love these old colonial buildings.
Betty J. Crow said…
Older buildings have great character.
Klara said…
I wonder why the locals petitioned against it?
Amypie71 said…
probably part of the temperance movement
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
I'd have to go try that pub out!!
Lisa said…
A pretty building, interesting shape. I like the overhanging part a lot.

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