The Red Fence (Auckland, NZ)

Red painted cast Iron Railing Fence seperating the Ports of Auckland from the public street. Each pier is surmounted by a large lantern and is distinguished by large faces of sea gods or mermen. Built in several stages between 1913 and 1923. The original work was done to enclose Queens Wharf, then known as Queen Street Wharf. The Auckland Harbour Board called for tenders in January 1912, awarding the contract to G. Wragge Ltd, of Salford, Manchester, that October. The installation of the gates and first sections of
fence coincided with one of the most turbulent periods of Auckland’s history – the waterfront strike of 1913 - which delayed the installation of the fence. The lamps were lit for the first time on March 12, 1914.
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