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Three churches in Manapouri. Former Otautau Anglican Church on the left. |
Otautau had four thriving churches in the past - the Presbyterian, Methodist, Anglican and Catholic. Three of these historic buildings remain, but one was removed several years ago and has a new life as an arts and crafts shop in Manapouri.
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The front of the arts and crafts building, Manapouri. |
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The Anglican Church (centre) and Otautau School (left), Otautau. |
St Andrew's Anglican Church was on Alderly Street, behind what is now the district council building. It was built in 1905 by Joseph Swap (1856-1908) - a carpenter from Aberdeen who built many of Otautau's homes and businesses.
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Peggy Ryan's sketch of the Anglican Church entrance view. |
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This is the church as it was being dismantled for removal in Otautau. |
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Entrance view, Manapouri. |
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The church and manse with Rev and Mrs Snell and friends. |
The Rev and Mrs Snell were a noteworthy, community-minded couple who established the St Andrew's Scout group and Girl Guides group in 1927. The scouts are still active today and are one of the longest-lived organisations in Otautau.
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The old church in great shape in Manapouri 2015. |
The building was closed the day I visited so I couldn't find out more, but it certainly looks well taken care of.
Note: We're closed for the winter but will open again in October 2015. You can request an individual visit by request if you would like to see the museum in person.