The First Tauranga Hotel, 1867-1871 (Place)

SummaryBuilt 1867 on the corner of Harington Street and The Strand, by John Chadwick. First leased to Alexander Cook it functioned as a principal civic and commercial venue, hosting public meetings, company gatherings, and official visits including Governor Bowen. Also known as Bennett’s Tauranga Family and Commercial Hotel, and Cook’s Tauranga Hotel.

The timber structure contained a ground-floor bar, service rooms, and brick cellars; upper level rooms, a large divisible meeting hall, and balcony with harbour views. It was extended in 1879 to 27 bedrooms and a billiard room.

Destroyed by fire in June 1881.SourcesArabin, Shirley. "The Grumpy Mole's Predecessors" in Tauranga Historical Society Blog Friday, 12 July 2013:

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the First Tauranga Hotel, within Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 99-371

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Date Built1867Date Demolished1 June 1881

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The First Tauranga Hotel, 1867-1871 (Place)