A piece of Tuakau’s history has found a new home at the Tuakau and District Museum.
Feather Cottage, named after the Feather family who lived in the cottage for almost 50 years, was moved from West Street onto the museum site in Liverpool Street in early March.
The museum building itself has its own rich history, being the town’s former post office. It
opened in 1912 and closed as a post office in 1983. Following a big community drive led by Ted Wild, the museum was officially opened by the then-local MP W.F. (Bill) Birch on October 17, 1987.
Tuakau and District Museum patron Stuart Graham said this latest venture with Feather Cottage will require a lot of hard work.
“It will need a complete renovation, but this will be a huge asset to the museum and the town.”
Museum curator Sandra Brasell will lead the project.
In the meantime, they are awaiting building consent from the Waikato District Council before
repairing the bottom plate and floor joists. Fenton House Removals will then be back to complete the pile foundations and lower the cottage into its permanent position.
Tuakau and District Museum Society is seeking volunteers to help with the project, so please get in touch with Keith, Sandra, or Dudley from the museum if you’re interested in supporting this venture.
The museum is open on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to midday, and Sunday afternoons from 1pm to 3.30pm. To arrange a visit at an alternative time, please contact Keith (09) 236 8785 or Sandra on 027 408 4027.
