Interesting Buildings in Auckland

In my previous post, I alluded to the interesting buildings and architecture around Auckland. On my walking explorations of the city I found several examples that demonstrate my contention. Perched on the top of a challenging hill for walkers, Karangahape Road, locally known as K’ Road, has several architecturally significant buildings. The road’s name, translated from Maori, means “a winding ridge of human activity.” I walked the length of the road and explored some of the adjacent areas. Here are some of my favorite examples:

An old tram shelter along K’ Road, built in 1910, still stands although the tram were discontinued more than fifty years ago. 

Also along K’ Road, the intriguing St. Kevin’s shopping arcade was built as an entrance to Myers Park. The park is a gully that runs between two hills and was set aside in 1915 to benefit the citizens of the city. Today, there are a number of eclectic shops and restaurant in the arcade. 

The sixteen terraced shops along Queen Street were built between 1908 and 1912. Currently, restaurants occupy most of the shops. 

The Grey Lynn suburb has a number of shops and businesses. It is not the most prosperous area of Auckland; however, it is vibrant and varied. The seafood shop, with its faded colors, is a great subject for a novice photographer.