Thorndon Society correspondence

Descriptive Data

Archives IdentifierDN001Date Range1973-2021DescriptionThis series consists of correspondence generally about the Notable Homes Project created and collected by the society. The objective of this project initiated in 1990 was to identify houses of special interest in Thorndon and to focus on Thorndon’s unique combination of heritage houses. The project aimed to highlight Thorndon’s heritage architecture and promote community awareness through the installation of Notable Home plaques. Records include correspondence between the society members, and the homeowners related to the installation of the Notable Home plaque on their property.

The series also contains documents outlining the objectives and procedures of the project, including the selection and award process, as well as a general history of the Thorndon Society and a specific overview of historic homes on Hobson Street. A set of color photographic prints, dated circa 1994, depicts selected houses in Thorndon. Most of these photos are accompanied by a sheet listing metadata such as building address, architect, and year of construction. The creator(s) and purpose of this photographic documentation are unknown.Quantity (Linear Metres)0.25MediumLoose papersSystem of ArrangementArranged by the subject - plaque awards which are arranged in alphabetical order. Collection TypeCommunity archives

Correspondence

Thorndon Society, aims, rules and objects, 1972-1975

Historic Plaques, selection procedure - correspondence, 1990-1994

Historic Plaques, purchase details, correspondence

Historic Plaques, award procedure

Historic Plaques, schedule of awarded and installed and public notification

Historic Plaques, proposed walk guides

7, 19, 21, 29 Ascot Street, plaque award, color print of the front facade of house, 1994

30 Ascot Terrace, plaque award, and color print of the front facade of the house, 1994

3,4,5,13 Barton Terrace, color print of the front facade of house, 1994

6 Burnell Avenue, color print of the front facade of house, 1994

15 Burnell Avenue, plaque award, 1992

22 Burnell Avenue, plaque award, 1992

7, 13, 15 Cottleville Terrace, color print of the front facade of house, 1994

8 Davis Street, correspondence, 1989

18, 21 Eccleston Terrace, color print of the front facade of house, 1994

6 Frandi Street, plaque award, 1994

15 Fitzherbert Terrace, color print of front facade of house, 1994

17, 27 Grant Road, color print of front facade of house, 1994

113 Grant Road, plaque award

2 Harriet Street, Shamrock, Wellington City Council hearing, planning tribunal appeal records

14 Hill Street, plaque award

64 Hill Street, plaque award

16 Hobson Street, correspondence

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Related Agencies

Controlling or Creating AgencyThe Thorndon SocietyRelationship Date Range1973-

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