Henry Weston's Residence (1895)

This large home is often admired and occupies a prominent position on the hill at the western end of Vivian Street. The building was constructed for Henry Weston, long-time owner of the Taranaki Herald and Justice of the Peace, in 1895. It was probably completed around September 1895 when the Taranaki Herald published an article on the home.

The architect for the home was James Sanderson, and the main builder was Mr Webberly. Plumbing was undertaken by Mr Cummane, the bricklaying and masonry by Mr Back, Mr Freeman completed the plastering, and Messrs Okeys Arnolds and Earp the painting and wallpapering.

Town Section 309, Taranaki Land Deed Index I5 page 128.

Further reading: Randle, Cushla, A Very New Zealand Family, 2014. (Chapter 18 pages 249 - 254)

Related items:

Family's 100 years with the Herald (Taranaki Herald 11 Nov 1967)

Taranaki DP791 Sheet 1 (1895), ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)

Taranaki DP5225 Sheet 1 (1930), ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)