Tirimoana, 68 Whiteley Street (1918)

This large two-storey residence at 68 Whiteley Street was designed for Mrs Alice Paul by well-known New Plymouth architect, Thomas H. Bates, in 1918.

In late September 1918 Bates advertised for tenders for the erection of a residence, "on the Whiteley Estate for Mrs James Paul".  

A building permit for the house was issued on 5 November 1918. Estimated cost was £1,600 and the builder was Julian & Son. 

The dwelling was constructed as Mrs Paul’s beach house, which she occupied during summer, remaining in her town cottage on upper Brougham Street (present site of Brougham Heights Motel) for the remainder of the year. 

In March 1920 Mrs Paul advertised ‘Tirimoana’ for let fully furnished, with hot and cold water, electric light and good garage. 

Related items:

Tirimoana, 68 Whiteley Street New Plymouth, Draft Heritage Assessment (Hamish Crimp, 2019)

Taranaki DP1792 Sheet 1, ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)

Taranaki DP7576 Sheet 1 (1954), ICS Pre 300,000 Cadastral Plan Index (Imaged by LINZ)

Real Estate Advertisement - 68 Whiteley Street (Taranaki Daily News 10 September 2016)