School of Fisheries building

About

A historic image from 1913 of the Nelson Institute. The present imposing School of Fisheries building 9 built in 1911 was home for Nelson’s library  and museum for 79 years. It replaced a wooden building on the site which housed the library from 1861-1906 before succumbing to a spectacular fire. The old wooden lean-to at the back was a remnant of the earlier building, and housed the children’s library started in 1935.

Image right: Nelson Institute Opening, The Nelson Provincial Museum, Copy Collection C1827.

History

The NMIT School of Fisheries was purpose built in 1911 to house the library and replace the building that had burnt down so spectacularly in 1906.  It opened in 1912. Find out more on the Nelson Public Library site: http://www.nelsoncitycouncil.co.nz/library-history/

Location

The School of Fisheries is located at the corner of Collingwood and Hardy Streets.

For more information

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