Central Business District in Auckland, New Zealand — The North Island (Te Ika-a-Maui)

Police Station & Court

Photographed by Erik Christeson

1. Police Station & Court Marker

Inscription. In 1860 a brick courthouse was built on the corner of High and Chancery Streets. It was used as Auckland City Council offices from 1881-1887 and later a dental hospital. Adjacent to the court was a brick police station built in 1864 and used until 1900 when a new station opened. Both buildings were later demolished. It is now the site of the Pioneer Women's Hall.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 36° 50.86′ S, 174° 46.023′ E. Marker is in Auckland. It is in the Central Business District. It is at the intersection of O'Connell Street and Chancery, on the left when traveling north on O'Connell Street. Marker is in the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 O'Connell Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Oceania,

in Australasia,

in Polynesia,

in the Pacific Ocean,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lord Freyberg Statue (a few steps from this marker); Administrator House (within shouting distance of this marker); General Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); South African War Memorial (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Dilworth Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Salvation Army (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ferry Building

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(approx. half a kilometer away); The Ubiquitous Scow (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auckland.

Photographed by Erik Christeson

2. Police Station & Court Marker

Marker is visible in the sidewalk behind the park bench.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2023, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2023, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.