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Wolfe, Richard,

New Zealand's lost heritage : the story behind our forgotten landmarks / Richard Wolfe. - pages cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Features 20 notable structures which, for various reasons, no longer exist. Most of the buildings have been demolished in the name of urban development, creating controversy ... Each building is discussed and illustrated including the circumstances of its demise. The selection includes: Ruapekapeka pa in Northland (burned down deliberately), Admiralty House in Auckland (demolished to make way for new roads) Wellington's Parliament Buildings (accidental fire) Invercargill's Seacliff Asylum (fire), TJ Edmonds landmark factory (bulldozed). What emerges is a fascinating social and historical narrative that sheds light on parts of New Zealand's cultural history and reveals the truth of the old adage that history repeats"---Publisher information.

ISBN: 9781869663872 : $49.99 9781869663872 186966387X

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Lost architecture--New Zealand.
Historic buildings--New Zealand.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
New Zealand--History.

Dewey Class. No.: 993