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Ranfurly - Art Deco Oasis

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A wealth of Art Deco architecture is the last thing you're expecting to see amidst the gnarled brown hills of Central Otago.
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Ranfurly was established in 1898 as a railhead for the Central Otago railway line. At the time, the neighbouring gold rush town of Naseby was the main centre of Maniototo, however the railway had bypassed Naseby, so Ranfurly gradually took over as the administrative and economic centre of the area.

In the early 1930s Ranfurly's increased status, coupled with several suspicious building fires, created a demand for a large number of new buildings. Art Deco was the architectural style of the times, and before too long Ranfurly was smartly outfitted with jazz-age buildings. This trend wasn't short-lived, because the local architect and builder continued to build Art Deco houses long after the fashion had faded.

Today, Ranfurly's beautiful buildings have been enthusiastically restored to their former glory. A highlight is the Centennial Milk Bar, which now houses a fascinating Art Deco museum. Treasure hunters and browsers will also enjoy the second-hand Art Deco furniture and fittings shop.


 


 
CENTRAL OTAGO Region


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