ContributorCommunity HistoryDescriptionThe Waihemo Flats building at 684-6 Beaufort Street, crafted in the distinctive Art Deco style of the 1930s, is a historical landmark built by the Arkle family. The name pays homage to the family’s roots in Palmerston, Otago, New Zealand, from where James Arkle emigrated. The building stands on what was once a tennis court in the Arkle family’s large side garden, adjacent to their home at 688 Beaufort Street.CollectionPlaques and heritage markers collectionDate created2025MaterialsbronzeHistorical details
The creation of ten new bronze plaques, installed in March 2025, highlights the heritage value of Beaufort Street. These plaques identify Mount Lawley as a cultural landscape of significant buildings, designed in a unique style.
