MonoMonday:Entrance.Customs House

This is the Entrance to the Customs Steak House, The former Customs House was designed by Forrester and Lemon architects of Oamaru, and was opened in August 1902. It was vacated by the Customs Department in the late 1970s. It is strongly classical in design. Two pairs of Doric columns support a frieze and a pediment over the porch on the main elevation; paired pilasters support the frieze around the rest of the building with a pediment on each of the side elevations.
Each of the windows has a pediment bead. It is a well balanced and organized design, enhanced by its position at the junction of three streets which results in its being seen from many aspects. The fence and iron railing, climbing as it comes around the building, gives a finishing touch of dignity.
The historical value of the building lies in its long and close association with the port of Timaru. This, added to the buildings great architectural distinction and setting in the townscape, make it a building of national importance.( From the Heritage NZ Website ). 
Tonight I received a phone call from New Zealand Blues Ambassador Midge Marsden  who is producing a new Double Album, he is going to use a photo I captured of him performing in Timaru 2 years ago for the cover This is the image, pretty excited