The Fencible Cottage (Third Avenue), c.1840- (Place)

SummaryThe Fencible Cottage, originally built in the late 1840s in Onehunga, was relocated to Tauranga’s Third Avenue around 1871-72. Constructed for modest family living, the cottage exemplifies early colonial architecture with its simple, functional design. Owned by the Beckers family for nearly a century, it was sold to the Intellectually Handicapped Children’s Society in the 1960s. In 1972 thanks to a donation by L.J. Dickson. Restored with original features like sash cords, a new chimney, and a porch, it now serves as a reading room and storage facility as part of The Elms Historic Mission.SourcesNew Site for Old Cottage: Bay of Plenty Times 8 June 1972

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Pennyfarthing 1890s

Maria Bickers and friends

Fencible cottage 1898

Simpson sisters, Tauranga 1947

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The Fencible Cottage (The Elms Mission House)

Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 02-197

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The Fencible Cottage (Third Avenue), c.1840- (Place)