Dilworth Terrace Houses

This terrace ofQueen Anne style houses was built in 1899 as a rental investment by the Dilworth Trust Board. The architect was Thomas Mahoney.

For three years photographer Henry Winkleman resided in No.5.

Heritage New Zealand tells us: "The terrace houses were designed for the relatively 'well off', and were large for the standards of the time. Many of the units were occupied by notable industrial and commercial persons of Auckland. From 1910-30 less affluent and non-professional persons acquired or lived in the houses. After World War II the premises became run-down, overcrowded and notorious. Some 300 persons are believed to have been crammed into the terrace at that time. In 1965 in the face of a threatened demolition order by the City Council, the buildings were renovated into 28 flats in order to reduce the total number of inhabitants. Since 1983 work has been continuing to return the terrace to eight quality dwellings."

Image Credit: Auckland City Libraries 1-w15 Henry Winkelman 1907