Akaroa Historical Overview - Christchurch City Council

Figure 5.17. In this view looking south down Rue Lavaud in the 1870s, Waeckerle’s
Hotel, which was burned down in 1882, stands on the site now occupied by its
replacement, today’s Grand Hotel.
Figure 5.18. In this late 19 th or early 20 th century view looking south down Rue
Lavaud, the Grand Hotel has replaced Waeckerle’s Hotel, the roadway and footpaths
have been formed and the Recreation Ground has been reclaimed. Ref: 712
In that same year, Akaroa had three licensed hotels, three temperance hotels and a
number of boarding houses. Two of the boarding houses could have been mistaken for
large residences. Windermere built probably in 1877 but possibly earlier, was a large,
two-storeyed building with a gable end and verandah/balcony right on the street on Rue
Lavaud. It survives and again, after many years as a residence, accommodates visitors. 41 A
short distance up Rue Grehan, The Wilderness was built in the 1870s. It has passed most
of its life as a boarding house or bed and breakfast establishment. It has at times been a
private dwelling, but in the late 20 th century reverted to being a bed and breakfast
establishment.
41 The Press, 5 January 1991, p. 14
AKAROA HERITAGE OVERVIEW : SECTION 5 THE COLONIAL TOWN 1850 TO 1900 PAGE 47