Oliver's Restaurant and Lodge Complex - Clyde, New Zealand
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BruceS
S 45° 11.190 E 169° 18.963
59G E 367710 N 4994952
Historic former general store and associated buildings in Clyde, New Zealand.
Waymark Code: WMG1K8
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 01/01/2013
Views: 2
The buildings were built circa 1869 with many additions and renovations over the years and are listed as a Category I building on the Historical Register. The building was constructed as the Benjamin Naylor's Store a noted merchant who made considerable wealth providing for the needs of the gold miners coming to the area in the 1860s. Benjamin Naylor arrived with the first wave of miners circa 1862 and built his general merchandise business serving the gold miners. His business thrived during the gold mining era. The building served as a general store for nearly 100 years. The buildings have now been converted to a restaurant and hotel complex.
Date location was entrusted to the New Zealand Historic places: 12/09/2005
Type of history commemorated (short description):
Commercial
Website pertaining to the location: [Web Link]
Town, city, or region nearest to the site:
Clyde
Year placed: 1869
Hours of operation:
Business hours
Is it accessible to the general public:
Yes
Admission fees if any: Not Listed
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