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“Whare Rata” was constructed in 1901 by Arthur Edward Russell, a retired farmer, and his wife Ethel. It was occupied by the Russell family until 1951, when it was sold to Massey Agricultural College. Today it is a staff and function centre owned by Massey University.

Identification

Object type
Image
Digitisation ID
2010N_Bur4_3144
Title
Drawing room of "Whare Rata", Fitzherbert
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Bur 4
Held In
Coolstore

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Creation

Created By
Place
Palmerston North
Date
circa 1920

Object rights

Credit Line
Palmerston North City Library
License
No Known Restrictions

Taxonomy

Tags
building,
buildings,
dwelling,
home,
interior,
photographs,
residence,
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