Benzine tin house 1930s

Date1935Reference NumberPhoto 04-241DescriptionHouse in Taranaki built out of benzine cases and tins by Duff Maxwell and his wife. This photo shows the back of the house about 1935. "In 1927 my wife and I built our house of benzine cases and tins - and it was a good house, a well finished job. It was in use as a dwelling for over 20 years. 4 rooms, 864 sq. ft. We used about 900 tins." In The Benzine Era: spectacular days in New Zealand history 1900-1926, N. H. Brewer, Auckland, 1993, p5. Further details of building, including costs and floor plan, on pp6-7. This photo reproduced on p7; 04-242 on p6.FormatPrintPhysical Descriptionblack and white print

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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.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply.CopyrightNo known copyrightAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 04-241

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