Macarthur Homestead 'Broxt'
Built in 1876 by Douglas Hastings Macarthur, Feilding's first mayor (See PEO:in86). Situated at 185 West Street.
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Sandiland's building
The Sandilands Building was erected in 1902 in Kimbolton Rd between Manchester Square and Stafford St. In 1983 The premises were occupied by Sidnams Fruit Shop, the Alene Dairy and Feilding Wallpaper and Paints. In 2004 consent was granted by the Environment Court to demolish the building subject to aa number of conditions. The current owner is working through these at the time of writing (April 2008) and it is likely that the building will be demolished later this year.
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Manchester Hotel
A group of people photographed outside of Manchester Hotel. The writing in the corner of the photograph reads 'the old home'.
The date and photographer are unknown.
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Te Iwi Tekau Marae, c. 1880's
This marae was built in the early 1880's, for the visit of King Tāwhiao to the district, which occurred in 1883 according to articles from the Manawatū Daily Times and the Feilding Star. The marae was situated in Awahuri, on the east bank of the Ōroua River, and was built by Ngāti Kauwhata. The wharenui (Te Iwa) fell into disrepair in the early 20th century, and was destroyed by an unnamed cyclone that impacted the Manawatū and the Wairarapa during 1936.
Edited by Lydia Smith, 2023.
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Farmers Mutual Group Offices, c. 2013
The FMG offices, located on the corner of Manchester Square and Manchester Street. This photograph was taken in February 2013, after the completion of the new building by Humphries Construction.
Edited by Lydia Smith, 2023.
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Bank of New Zealand, c. 1907
The Bank of New Zealand's offices, built in 1907 and demolished in 1915. This building was constructed to replace the original office, which was built in 1881 on the same site.
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Aorangi Marae, c. 1977
The Aorangi Marae, photographed in 1977 by an unknown photographer. Mason Durie's house can be seen in the background, to the right of the marae.
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Sandiland's Building, c. 1902
Sandilands Building, photographed after it's completion in 1902. The wagon reads "J. Jacobsen General Carries Licensed No. 59". This building, one of the many commissioned by respected lawyer and eventual mayor W. A. Sandilands, was built by William Wilkinson, the man standing on the far right in this photograph.
Wilkinson constructed many of the more prominent buildings in Feilding, including The Denbigh Hotel, Feilding Technical School, and the Masonic Hall.
(Lydia Smith, 2022).
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Feilding Post Office, c. 1905
The Feilding Post Office, photographed three years after it was built.
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Spooner Cottage
The Spooner family cottage on Warwick Street, built in 1878. The shingle roof on the shed at the back of the house indicates its age. The date of this photograph is unknown.
(Lydia Smith, 2022)
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Feilding Hotel
Feilding Hotel, located on the corner of Manchester Square and Kimbolton Road.
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Bramwell House
The Bramwell residence, date unknown. The Bramwells were a prominent family in the Feilding area - two of the Bramwell brothers owned and ran a successful grocers and ironmongers on Fergusson Street.
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The Regent Theatre
The Lyceum, photographed sometime after 1947, when it was renovated and renamed Regent Theatre. This photo was likely taken in the late 1940's or early 1950's, based on the showings advertised on the front of the theatre.
The theatre was situated at approximately 44 Kimbolton Road, where Mitre 10 is now.
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Camden Street Cottage, c. 1898
An old cottage located on 17 Camden Street, photographed in 1898. The owner of the cottage and the photographer are unknown.
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Taylor's Accommodation House, c. 1800s
J. R. W. Taylor's Accommodation House in Feilding around 1875-1880. When the first party of immigrants arrived at the Manchester Block in 1874, no preparation had been made for their arrival. Instead of being allowed to erect homes for their families, the men were put to work to build a storehouse. When the women and children arrived, this storehouse was the only structure in Feilding. Led by J. D. Belk, the settlers commandeered the store for family accommodation.
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Feilding Hotel, c. 1910
The Feilding Hotel in 1910, after it was rebuilt from a fire on October 5, 1909. This was the second fire that occurred at the Hotel, and a fireman sadly lost his life in the blaze.
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Bank of New Zealand
The Bank of New Zealand building in Feilding. The Denbigh Hotel can be seen across the street.
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Muir & Moodie Postcard - Feilding Post Office, c. 1900s
A postcard by Muir & Moodie, with a photo of the original Feilding Post Office on the front. The photo was likely taken between 1905 and 1910.
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Original Feilding Post Office, c. 1900s
Photograph of the original Feilding Post Office, located on the corner of Manchester Square and Kimbolton Road.
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Feilding Post Office
Feilding Post Office, built in 1949 after the original buildings were damaged in the 1942 earthquake.
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Feilding Post Office, c. 1950
The interior of the new Post Office, built after the 1942 earthquake damaged the original Post Office and clock tower. In 1946, tenders were called for a new Post Office, and the new building was opened in October 1949, by the Postmaster General F. Hackett.
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Feilding Post Office, c. 1953
The Post Office buildings that were erected after the 1942 earthquake damaged the original building and clock tower. This photograph was taken on June 2, 1953, during the coronation celebrations.
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Original Feilding Post Office, c. 1910
The original post office in Feilding, located on Manchester Square.
Writing on photograph reads "Post & Telegraph Offices, Feilding, N.Z.: Tourist Series, 73."
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Feilding Railway Station, c. 1906
Feilding Railway Station staff, posing for a holiday photograph. The image has "With the seasons greetings, 1906-07" written on it.
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Feilding Railway Station, c. 1910
Feilding Railway Station and Drill Hall (now Civic Centre) in the distance. Photograph taken 1910.
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Feilding Railway Station
The first railway station in Feilding was built in 1887, and was extended and improved between 1897 and 1901. It remained, with only a few modifications, until it was partly destroyed by fire in 1960. Construction of the present station began a year later, and the buildings were officially opened in December 1961.
As the buildings in this photo are clearly made out of wood, it can be assumed that this is the original station, which puts the date of this photograph before 1960.
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Fire at Hastie's Hotel, c. 1909
In the early morning of October 5, 1909, Hastie's Hotel (Feilding Hotel) caught fire for the second time in 5 years. Spreading quickly through the walls and ceiling, the blaze claimed the life of fireman Douglas Williamson. Other firemen were almost overcome with the smoke.
The photographer is unknown.
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