House

• unknown
• (original plans - 00053:23:1358)
• 1895
• 31 Vivian Street, dwelling (00053:23:1358)

• unknown
• Not assessed

Not assessed

This building is a good example of an Italianate timber building. It is two-storey and relatively plain, with the only ornamentation being elaborate quoin block corners, brackets, and octagonal bay windows at the ground level.

This building is located on the southern side of Vivian Street on the block between Tory Street and Cambridge Terrace. The street is largely made up of modern, multi storey buildings, most of which are set directly to the edge of the footpath. This building is set back on a grassy section, breaking up the visual flow of the street. It is situated beside a two storey masonry residence and a modern building/carpark.

• Architectural

  Does the item have architectural or artistic value for characteristics that may include its design, style, era, form, scale, materials, colour, texture, patina of age, quality of space, craftsmanship, smells, and sounds?

  This building is a good representative of the Italianate style middle-class dwelling. There are few large scale timber domestic buildings remaining in the central city of Wellington. 

• Townscape

  Does the item have townscape value for the part it plays in defining a space or street; providing visual interest; its role as a landmark; or the contribution it makes to the character and sense of place of Wellington?

  The building has some townscape value as one of the last remaining timber houses in this built-up commercial precinct. 

• Association

  Is the item associated with an important person, group, or organisation?

  This building has had a modest and representative history for a residential building that was adapted to other uses. Its association with the Salvation Army Bridge Programme helps to elevate its historic value.

• Archaeological

  Does the item have archaeological value for its ability to provide scientific information about past human activity?

  This building was constructed prior to 1900 making it an archaeological site under the HPA 1993. It is included in the NZAA Central City archaeological area R 27/270. 

  
  

• Identity Sense of Place Continuity

  Is the item a focus of community, regional, or national identity? Does the item contribute to sense of place or continuity?

  This building has been a part of the Vivian streetscape for over a century, adding a great amount of visual interest and historic character to a busy street. It has achieved landmark status and contributes greatly to a sense of place and continuity. 

• Authentic

  Does the item have authenticity or integrity because it retains significant fabric from the time of its construction or from later periods when important additions or modifications were carried out?

  This building retains a significant amount of original material making it relatively authentic despite its changing uses. It retains authenticity of materials, craftsmanship, and design. 

• Local Regional National International

  Is the item important for any of the above characteristics at a local, regional, national, or international level?

  This building is of local importance for its architectural values, its contribution to the streetscape, its historic associations, its potential archaeological value, and its representativeness and authenticity.

• Representative

  Is the item a good example of the class it represents?

  This building is a good representative of an Italianate style middle-class house. There are few large scale timber domestic buildings remaining in the central city of Wellington. 

Not assessed

• ‘Advertisements.’ Dominion, 11 April 1908, Page 2. Accessed 13 November 2013,
• Wellington City Council. Wellington Built Heritage Inventory 1995. Wellington City Council, 1995.
• 1895 31 Vivian Street, dwelling (00053:23:1358)

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