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Description

The Chateau, a neo-Georgian structure of four stories and basement, was designed by Timaru-based architect Herbert Hall (1880–1939) who modelled it on the Canadian Resort of Lake Louise.

The foundation stone was laid on 10 January 1929. Fletchers used a workforce of over 80, offering an incentive of free accommodation and a free suit to workers who stayed until the completion of the project.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Coolstore 2011-88
Date
circa 1929
Digitisation ID
2017P_2011-88_024439
Format
Sepia print

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