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.
Business / Organisation
Hawke's Bay Electric Power BoardLocation
Eastbourne Street East, HastingsFormat of the original
PhotographPeople
- Albert Garnett
Accession number
907/1842/41367Supporters and sponsors
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