The 1957 Old Waipu Fire Station - Waipu, Northland, New Zealand
S 35° 58.957 E 174° 26.364
60H E 269144 N 6014947
The old Waipu Fire Station still takes pride of place as an art gallery which provides the public with a unique atraction.
Waymark Code: WM9N6T
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 09/07/2010
Views: 4
In 1957, on the site of the old butchery, a fire station was erected for the Waipu volunteer fire brigade. In 1991 a new fire station closer to the centre of town was built. This building has been preserved and now a private residence in the back. The front is used as an art gallery and a shop selling art deco wares.
Current Use: Art Gallery & shop selling art deco wares
Year Originally Built: 1957
Year Retired: 1991
Is it open to the public?: Yes
Location: Waipu
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