I just loved this building. The architecture is magnificent.
The ferry terminal is composed of two main elements, with an older, yellow Edwardian Baroque building facing Queen Street and the city side, while the newer wharves and waiting area building (the actual ferry terminal of today) face the Waitemata Harbour.
The Auckland Ferry Terminal was designed by Alex Wiseman, and built by Philcox and Sons. Completed in 1912 on reclaimed land out of sandstone and brick with a base of Coromandel granite, it cost ₤67,944 to construct, a large sum for the day.
Since 1982, it has had a Category I classification with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust and was extensively restored between 1986 and 1988. It now contains shops and cafes on the lower level, with most ferry operations moved to the new building.
Today has been the first day that I have had a whole day at home all week and I have spent most of the day sorting out and cleaning my kitchen cupboards. I am about half way through and hope to finish tomorrow. I am having a bit of a throw out too, so I think I will have lots more space pretty soon.
Haven't had chance to catch up with 365 today, but will catch up when I get some more time. I think I am having a quiet night tonight though as I am worn out. Not cut out for all this housework :)
What a lovely old building and great colours in it. I'd bet most people think that old places like this are attractive and need preserving so I wonder why we don't build them any more? That's not to say that the sky tower and the buildings with the reflections in your shot of the city are ugly, far from it, I like those too. It just seems a shame that this place would probably never happen now.
