Pah Homestead from the Park
This is the Pah Homestead, the new home of the TSB Bank Wallace Arts Centre mentioned in yesterday’s post. Built between 1877 and 1879 for the Auckland businessman James Williamson as ‘gentleman’s residence’, it was one of the largest houses of the period. An impressive mansion, housing an impressive collection of contemporary New Zealand art. All this surrounded by Monte Cecilia Park.
(More information on the website.)
Pah Homestead, Detail
View towards East
August 23, 2010 at 11:02 am
What a lovely building.
August 23, 2010 at 4:47 pm
What a grand old mansion. The style is interesting. It would be hard to classify it. I like the multiple columns around the lower porch.
August 29, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Visiting the homestead ws a beautiful experience. The art was inspiring, more so because it is viewed in this wonderful environment.