Hawke’s Bay Electric Power Board

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Description

Hawke’s Bay Electric Power Board building, Eastbourne Street East, Hastings

Built in 1912 by the Hastings Borough Council to supply electricity to the residents and businesses
Architect not confirmed, but possibly Albert Garnett
Reinforced concrete structure, brick, steel truss roof, corrugated iron roofing and timber windows
Neo-classical style
Purchased by the Hawke’s Bay Electric Power Board in 1935
Not known when decommissioned
In late 2015 Wallace Developments gutted the building and transformed it into a cafe which opened in 2016.

Subjects

Business / Organisation

Hawke's Bay Electric Power Board

Location

Eastbourne Street East, Hastings

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Photograph

People

  • Albert Garnett

Accession number

907/1842/41367

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