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5 Ingestre Street, 5a Ingestre Street, 105 Vivian Street

105-107 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington
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Image: WCC - Charles Collins, 2015
Image: WCC - Charles Collins, 2015
Cityview GIS 2012
Cityview GIS 2012
Plans for front elevation of 105-107 Vivian Street, Wellington City Archives reference 00053:89:5144:001.
Plans for front elevation of 105-107 Vivian Street, Wellington City Archives reference 00053:89:5144:001.
‘105-107 Ingestre Street (Vivian Street),’ 28 October 1902, 00053:89:5144:001, Wellington City Archives.

First Floor Plan ‘105-107 Ingestre Street (Vivian Street),’ 28 October 1902, 00053:89:5144:001, Wellington City Archives.

‘105-107 Ingestre Street (Vivian Street),’ 28 October 1902, 00053:89:5144:001, Wellington City Archives.

Ground Floor Plan - ‘105-107 Ingestre Street (Vivian Street),’ 28 October 1902, 00053:89:5144:001, Wellington City Archives.

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  • Constructed

    1902

  • Architect(s)

    John Sydney Swan

  • Builder(s)

    M J Thompson

  • 105 – 107 Vivian Street is a good representative example of an Edwardian Classical commercial building. The façade is well proportioned and carefully articulated, with a prominent central pediment, deep-set recessed sash windows, and rusticated render surface treatment. The ground floor shop fronts are also notable, one is in near-original condition and the other is a good replica.

    The building has representative historical value due to its association with the growth of small businesses in the area surrounding Cuba Street in the first decade of the twentieth century.

    The building has group value for its contribution to the Cuba Street Heritage Area.
     

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  • close History

    • The first decade of the twentieth century was a time of economic growth and expansion in the area surrounding Cuba Street. This was largely the result of the introduction of electric trams in 1904 which ran along Cuba and Vivian Street.This building was built in 1902 for Hermann Lewis on a site owned by Mrs K. Kenny. The original street address was 5/5a Ingestre Street, and the address changed to 105-107 Vivian Street in 1909 when the road was renamed.

      The building is likely to have been constructed as a speculative property development and the first occupant of 5 (105) Ingestre Street was Allan Smith, a grocer, while 5a (107) was first occupied in 1904 by Mrs Emma Bruce who was a dealer. Over the first half of the twentieth century the building was home to various small scale businesses. 107 was in use as a dairy from 1911 – 1955, and 105 as a hairdresser and later as a general store. It became a café in 1942 and both tenancies were occupied by various cafes, bars and restaurants until the late 1990s.

      The ground floor commercial units were refurbished in c.2012 – 13 and the west shop front was replaced with new fenestration that is a fair facsimile of the original. The first floor residential units were refurbished and new third floor apartments were constructed behind the existing remnant-parapet.


    • Modifications close
      • 1902
      • Building (00053:89:5144)
      • 1954
      • Additions (00056:482:B36287)
      • 1987
      • Building demolition – storehouse (00059:134:D7532)
      • 1990
      • Business additions and alterations – shop (00059:350:E19090)
      • 1996
      • Restaurant alterations (00061:204:16497)
      • 2006
      • Subdivision into 4 titles and partial demolition SR 141716, demolish conservatory SR 145428
      • 2012
      • Strengthening SR206167 (it is unclear if this was carried out)
      • 2013
      • Renovation of ground floor premises and first floor apartments, additional 3rd floor apartments SR196512
    • Occupation History close
      • 105
      • Vivian Street
      • 1902
      • Allan Smith - Grocer
      • 1903
      • Jos Scott - Fruiterer
      • 1904
      • Thompson & Beere Masdames - Tearooms
      • 1905 - 1906
      • A.W. Moran & Son - New York Novelty Co.
      • 1907
      • Misses Robson - Milliners
      • 1909
      • Gordon Honey - Labourer
      • 1910
      • J. Kirkwood - Electric Light Co.
      • 1911
      • H. Grant - Hairdresser/Tobacconist
      • 1913 - 1918
      • Edward Anderson - Hairdresser
      • 1928 - 1932
      • Forbes Smith - Elect contr
      • 1934
      • Smith Bros. - Store
      • 1938
      • Ailsa Ash - Pastry cook
      • 1942 - 1943
      • Rialto Café
      • 1947 - 1952
      • American Oyster Bar
      • 1955
      • Manos & Son Café
      • 1957 - 1968
      • Wong Yee Café
      • 1969 - 1977
      • Oriental Café
      • 1985 - 1987
      • Oriental Restaurant
      • 1988 - 1990
      • Ashley Summer - The Sugar Club
      • 1992 - 1996
      • Goudys
      • 1997
      • Melanie Templeton - Serrano’s Restaurant
      • 107
      • Vivian Street
      • 1904
      • Emma Bruce - Dealer
      • 1910
      • Catherine Dalley - Dealer
      • 1911
      • R.W. Cameron - Dairy
      • 1913 - 1918
      • Edward Parker - Dairy
      • 1919
      • Laurance Trigg - Dairy
      • 1920
      • Jas R. Morri - Dairy
      • 1921
      • David Stephens - Dairy
      • 1922 - 1923
      • John Ellings - Dairy
      • 1924 - 1926
      • William Parker - Dairy
      • 1927
      • M. Yore - Dairy
      • 1933
      • M.C. Smith - Confectioner
      • 1938
      • William Maybury - Dairy
      • 1942 - 1943
      • T. Hanley - Dairy
      • 1947 - 1952
      • E.M Cowley - Dairy
      • 1953 - 1954
      • Robert Richards - Dairy
      • 1955
      • Avro Dairy
      • 1978 - 1982
      • Wings Store
      • 1991
      • Kim Jarret - Alfresco
      • 1997
      • Keith Andrew - Courtyard Style
      • 1998
      • John Mills Architect
      • unknown
      • Rebecca Wilson - Earthworks, Landscape
  • close Architectural Information
    • Building Classification(s) close

      Not assessed

    • Architecture close

      105-107 Vivian Street is a three-storey mixed use commercial/residential building with a decorative Edwardian Classical façade. It was originally designed as a two storey building with a pair of shops with living accommodation to the rear and above. A central ground floor alleyway once led to the rear yards which each housed a wash-house, WC and coal store.

      The ground floor Vivian Street elevation has been much altered and the original rustication has been removed; a new door appears to have been installed at the entrance to the central passageway; the west shop front has been replaced with a good replica of the original; and the east shop front appears to be in near-original condition.

      The verandah was replaced in 1930, but the first floor elevation to parapet level appears to be in near original condition. It features a central arched sash window set under a central semi-circular pediment at parapet level and flanked on either side by a pair of similar windows. The façade is well modulated with rusticated render to the walls to imitate stonework, a rendered cornice, entablature and string course, and a slight projection to emphasise the central ‘bay’.

      The parapet was altered in 1958 when the decorative ‘stone’ balustrade was removed, and the original pediment is decorated with the initials H.L for Hermann Lewis. A modern third floor roof extension has been built behind the remnant parapet.

    • Materials close

      Load bearing brick masonry.

      Render

      Timber sash windows

    • Setting close

      The building is located on the southern side of Vivian Street, on the block between Knigges Ave and Taranaki Street. Adjoining the western side of the building is a modern, multi-storey apartment block. Adjoining it to the east is a building which has been designed in the moderne style. To the north west of the building, on the opposite side of the street, stands the Wellington Trades Hall.

  • close Cultural Value

    105 – 107 Vivian Street is a good representative example of an Edwardian Classical commercial building. The façade is well proportioned and carefully articulated, with a prominent central pediment, deep-set recessed sash windows, and rusticated render surface treatment. The ground floor shop fronts are also notable, one is in near-original condition and the other is a good replica.

    The building has representative historical value due to its association with the growth of small businesses in the area surrounding Cuba Street in the first decade of the twentieth century.

    The building has group value for its contribution to the Cuba Street Heritage Area.

    • Aesthetic Value close

      • Architectural

        Does the item have architectural or artistic value for characteristics that may include its design, style, era, form, scale, materials, colour, texture, patina of age, quality of space, craftsmanship, smells, and sounds?

        105 – 107 Vivian Street is a good representative example of an Edwardian Classical commercial building. The façade is well proportioned and carefully articulated, with a prominent central pediment, deep-set recessed sash windows, and rusticated render surface treatment. The ground floor shop fronts are also notable, one is in near-original condition and the other is a good replica.

      • Group

        Is the item part of a group of buildings, structures, or sites that taken together have coherence because of their age, history, style, scale, materials, or use?

        The building has group value for its contribution to the Cuba Street Heritage Area.

    • Historic Value close

      • Association

        Is the item associated with an important historic event, theme, pattern, phase, or activity?

        The building has a representative history that is typical of the many small commercial buildings constructed in this area during the ‘boom-years’ of the first decade of the twentieth century.

    • Scientific Value close

      • Archaeological

        Does the item have archaeological value for its ability to provide scientific information about past human activity?

        The building is located in the Central City archaeological site reference NZAA R27/270.

    • Social Value close

      • Identity Sense Of Place Continuity

        Is the item a focus of community, regional, or national identity? Does the item contribute to sense of place or continuity?

        The building has had some modern alterations, but has been a feature of Vivian Street for over 110 years and makes a strong contribution to the sense of place and continuity of the streetscape.

    • Level of Cultural Heritage Significance close

      • Authentic

        Does the item have authenticity or integrity because it retains significant fabric from the time of its construction or from later periods when important additions or modifications were carried out?

        The exterior façade has largely retained its original fabric – with the notable exception of the third floor roof extension, the removal of the parapet balustrades, and the alterations to ground floor shop fronts.

    • Local / Regional / National / International Importance close

      Not assessed

  • close Site Detail

    • District Plan Number

      16/ 320

    • Legal Description

      Pt Sec 134 Town of Wellington

    • Heritage New Zealand Listed

      Not Listed

    • Archaeological Site

      None

    • Current Uses

      unknown

    • Former Uses

      unknown

    • Has building been funded

      No

    • Funding Amount

      Not applicable

    • Earthquake Prone Status

      124 Notice

  • close Additional Information
    • Sources close
      • Allen, Heather. ‘Oriental Café conservation plan.’ Unpublished report prepared for Victoria University Wellington School of Architecture and Design. 1998.
      • New Zealand Historic Places Trust Professional Biographies. ‘John Swan.’ Accessed 8 August 2012.
      • Wellington City Council. “Cuba Street Precinct.” Wellington Heritage Building Inventory 2001: Non-Residential Buildings. Wellington City Council, 2001, CUBA.
      • Wellington City Council Records
      • ‘District Plan: Heritage Building 105-107 Vivian Street.’1041-06-VIV1. Wellington City Council Records.
    • Technical Documentation close
    • Footnotes close

      Not available

Last updated: 7/3/2017 3:53:22 AM