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The Elms, Tauranga, 1835- (Place)

SummaryThe Elms is a heritage site located the northern tip of the Te Papa Peninsula, Tauranga. The historic buildings include the mission house (built in 1847), the library (built in 1838), the domestic services buildings (rebuilt in 1877 after a fire), coach house, and a replica chapel. The historic gardens on the property also have great botanical significance.

Historically the site was the location of Otamataha pā, though it had been abandoned during the 1820s due to inter-tribal warfare. In the mid-1830s Missionary Alfred Brown established a Mission Station on the site on behalf of the Church Missionary Society (CMS). Brown and his second wife Christina later purchased the property from the CMS as a private residence in 1873. They renamed it 'The Elms', after the trees growing on the property.

The Elms remained as a private residence within Christina's family until 1997, though it had been subdivided in 1913 leaving just one hectare around the remaining buildings. In 1919 the property was opened up to visitors, who were interested in the home and gardens. This tradition continues to present day. The property is currently owned by The Elms Foundation. SourcesThe Elms. (2017). 'History of The Elms: Te Papa Tauranga'. Retrieved 7 February, 2024'Elms Mission Station, Mission Street, Tauranga'. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved: 7 February, 2024.Matthews & Matthews Architects Ltd., in association with Rorke, J., Gainsford, J., Truttman, L., Skidmore, R. A., & Associates. (2008). Central Tauranga Heritage Study: Part One. Tauranga City Council and Environment Bay of Plenty. Pp. 13-14. Historic piano strikes chord with the Elms » Bay of Plenty Times, 21 July 2005, p 2.The Elms scoops big cash jab for garden spruce-up » Bay of Plenty Times, 12 December 2003.

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A Sense of Place: A Study of Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Material Culture within the Public Historic Site of The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga

Transcripts of the Letter Books of Alfred Nesbitt Brown

Reverend Brown rough copy journal transcripts: 1835 March 21 - 1836 October 27

Reverend Brown rough copy journal transcripts: 1836 October 28 - 1840 December 31

Reverend Brown rough copy journal transcripts: 1841 January 1 to 1846 December 31

Reverend Brown rough copy journal transcript: 1847 January 1 to 1850 April 10

Battles of Gate Pā and Te Ranga Tour Brochure (2014)

Te Papa Block: A History of Church Missionary Society and Crown Dealings 1838-1867

Journal of the Tauranga Historical Society Number 18

Journal of the Tauranga Historical Society Number 46

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The Elms, Tauranga

Garden at The Elms, Tauranga

The Elms, Tauranga

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Advertisement poster for the The Elms subdivision

Quote for recasting the Elms bell, 1929

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The Elms Mission House Garden Layout

Church Mission Land at Archdeacon Brown's Residence

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Elms Mission House (Tauranga)

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Missionaries in Tauranga

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175th Anniversary of Elms Mission House, 2013 (Event)

The Elms mission house c. 1980s, Photo 07-225

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.CopyrightTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries

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Date Established1835

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Map Address15,Mission Street,Tauranga,3110,New ZealandLatitude/Longitude^[1]

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