41 Sofia St
LN: 3161 C:2
1922
Architect Walter Panton and Son
Builder W J Harding & Co
Stripped Classical revival with American Influence, constructed of reinforced concrete with plaster finish.
Significant elements include column detailing, frieze, cornice, parapet, oriel window and window detailing.
did you know? The windows are of steel sash, constructed to a special details so that all can be cleaned from the inside of the building.
Just next door was the service station and garage of Horwell Osbourne and McBeth, a long-serving business to the citizens. It is worthy of note that Jean Horwell was the army queen during the war and John McBeth is a well-known sports commentator on TVNZ. Learn more
Hocken Snapshop (20th Feb 2019). Public Trust Office, Timaru. Aotearoa Collection hocken.recollect.co.nz/24052