Coromandel Public School & Shelter Sheds - Coromandel Town, New Zealand
S 36° 45.477 E 175° 29.951
60H E 366036 N 5930928
The Coromandel Public School is registered as a category II with the N.Z. Historic Places Trust.
Waymark Code: WM8QEQ
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 05/02/2010
Views: 5
Primary School and Shelter Sheds
The Education Act 1877 allowed free education for all children between the ages of 7 to 14.
1876 - The site was bought for 90 pounds.
1877 - The central section of the school was built for a cost of 290 pounds and was built by Mr Midwinter purchased from Mr A Glover. The school was capable of accommodating 80 students. During the following 20 years the school was added on to.
1977 - The school closed.
NEW ZEALAND HISTORIC PLACES TRUST
Register Number:
2670
Registration Type:
Historic Place - Category II
Region:
Waikato Region
Date Registered:
25-Nov-1982
City/District Council:
Thames-Coromandel District Council
Other Names:
Hauraki House
Primary School & Shelter Sheds
Former Use:
Education - School
Construction Dates:
Original Construction: 1877
Date location was entrusted to the New Zealand Historic places: 11/25/1982
Type of history commemorated (short description):
Primary School
Cultural Centre
Art Gallery
Website pertaining to the location: [Web Link]
Town, city, or region nearest to the site:
Coromandel Town
Year placed: 11877
Admission fees if any: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Hours of operation:
10am - 4 pm during exhibitions
Is it accessible to the general public:
Yes
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