Old Hokitika Fire Station


Down one of the main streets in Hokitika is this gem. The Old Hokitika Fire Station has been made into boutique accommodation consisting of 5 apartments. Apparently each of the apartments is named after a fire chief who once lead the brigade which I think is a nice nod to it's history.

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Comments

Klara said…
how unique (specially how the rooms are named.)
1 February 2022 at 07:29
David M. Gascoigne, said…
Looks like a pleasant place to live too.
1 February 2022 at 08:38
Lydia C. Lee said…
I'm guessing they own the old fire truck out the front too. How cute!!
1 February 2022 at 09:09
Bill said…
Looks like a wonderful place.
1 February 2022 at 12:36
Veronica Lee said…
How extraordinary!

And what a gem!

Happy Tuesday, Amy!
1 February 2022 at 17:33
Fun60 said…
I like how they have connected the new with the old by the apartment names.
1 February 2022 at 22:11
Tom said…
...a great way to repurpose the old building!
2 February 2022 at 08:28
likeschocolate said…
I like the idea of the names. Pretty cool!
3 February 2022 at 00:44
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
I love it when distinctive buildings are repurposed.
3 February 2022 at 03:23
Sharon said…
What a nice way to reuse the building. They did a good job on the changes. It looks great.
3 February 2022 at 04:27
Amila said…
It is a beautiful picture...

Have a great day!
Amila - leisureandme.com
3 February 2022 at 06:16
Iris Flavia said…
Nice back story with the names!
Ingo was a firefighter, too, with all the heavy gear (when he was young).
3 February 2022 at 08:55
magiceye said…
Wonderful tribute to the fire chiefs!
3 February 2022 at 14:24
dee Nambiar said…
Now those are some apartments with a great story! Love the idea.
3 February 2022 at 17:43
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
It would be cool to have an apartment in that building -- super how they are named.
4 February 2022 at 10:18
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