Beale Cottage facts for kids
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Beale Cottage in 2009
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| Location | Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Built | 1872 |
| Architect | Bernard Charles Beale |
| Governing body | Hamilton City Council |
| Designated | 19 March 1987 |
| Reference no. | 769 |
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Beale Cottage is a very old house in Hamilton, New Zealand. It was built in 1872 and is one of the oldest homes still standing in the city. A doctor named Dr. Bernard Beale designed it for his family.
Dr. Beale used the cottage as his home, his doctor's office, and a place to keep records. It's important because it shows us about early medicine in Hamilton. Because of its history, the Hamilton City Council made it an Historic Reserve in 1994. It is also a special Category I historic place.
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Who Was Dr. Bernard Beale?
Bernard Charles Beale was born in London, England, in 1830. He studied at London Hospital to become a doctor. In 1861, he moved to New Zealand.
Four years later, in 1865, Dr. Beale settled in Hamilton. He was part of the Waikato militia, a group of soldiers. Soldiers like him were given land for their service. On July 3, 1872, Dr. Beale bought the land where Beale Cottage now stands.
Dr. Beale became a member of the Hamilton Borough Council in 1878. He even became the Mayor for a short time. He was a respected doctor and helped many people in the community.
What Does Beale Cottage Look Like?
Dr. Beale designed the cottage himself. It looks like a typical house from the early days of New Zealand settlement. The cottage has lasted a long time and is still in good shape. Many of its original parts are still there today.
The house shows how an early doctor lived and worked. It was likely built with four rooms and a hallway in the middle. The front rooms were probably the bedroom and living room. The back rooms were likely his doctor's office and the kitchen. Beale Cottage was bigger than most homes built by settlers back then.
Who Owned Beale Cottage Over Time?
Beale Cottage has had several owners since it was built. Here's a quick look at its history:
- 1872 — Dr. Bernard Charles Beale was given the land.
- 1881 — Edward Aeneus Harker became the owner.
- 1887 — John Sloper Edgecumbe took ownership.
- 1920 — George Earnest Forrest became the owner.
- 1927 — G F E Edgecumbe and J H Edgecumbe owned it briefly.
- 1927 — George Earnest Forrest owned it again.
- 1959 — George Fredrick Forrest and Thomas Christopher became owners.
- 1961 — Louisa May Forrest took ownership.
- 1992 — The Hamilton City Council became the owner.
Why Is Beale Cottage Protected?
In 1994, the Hamilton City Council made the land where Beale Cottage stands an Historic Reserve. This means the council must keep the land and the cottage in their original condition. It helps protect this important piece of history for everyone.
Visiting Beale Cottage
Beale Cottage is open for people to visit. You just need to make an appointment first.
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Beale Cottage in 2009
