Taihape in Rangitikei District, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand — Southwestern Pacific Ocean

Taihape Clock Tower

Photographed By Erik Christeson

1. Taihape Clock Tower Marker

Inscription. This tower was erected to house the clock and chimes that were removed from the post office building in 1943 as an earthquake precaution. The funds were raised by public subscription from Taihape and district.

All materials and labour used in the erection of the tower and installation of the clock and chimes were made available without profit.

Tower designed and erected by _____ Barwood & Sons and ____
Completed December 1954
_____ Committee

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.

Location. 39° 40.58′ S, 175° 47.922′ E. Marker is in Taihape, Manawatu-Wanganui, in Rangitikei District. Marker is at the intersection of Huia Street and Hautapu Street, on the left when traveling east on Huia Street. The clock tower is hard to miss...the marker is at the base of it. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Huia Street, Taihape, Manawatu-Wanganui 4720, New Zealand. Touch for directions.

More about this marker. This marker is in really terrible condition, with plant matter under the plexiglass cover etc.

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Photographed By Erik Christeson

2. Taihape Clock Tower

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2023, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2023, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.