Goldie's Brae
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Goldie's Brae (now 4 Goldies Brae and sometimes referred to as "the banana house" or "crescent house") is a historic building in Wadestown, Wellington, New Zealand classified as a "Category I" ("places of special or outstanding historical or cultural heritage significance or value") historic place by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. It is considered remarkable for its relatively[citation needed] new construction material, concrete, and its eccentricity of design.[2] It was designed by its original owner Dr Alexander Johnston, the Provincial Surgeon of Wellington.[1]
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Location | 4 Goldies Brae, Wadestown, Wellington, New Zealand |
Coordinates | 41.267333°S 174.780153°E / -41.267333; 174.780153 |
Completed | 1876 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Dr Alexander Johnston[1] |
Official name | Goldie's Brae |
Designated | 18-Mar-1982 |
Reference no. | 216 |
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