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Whyte's Hotel Fire
Whyte's Hotel opened for business on 1st December 1876. It survived the fires of 1894 and 1912, it being the only building left standing between the Presbyterian and Anglican Churches in the 1912 fire.
On 31st August 1918, the heart totara building was totally destroyed by fire in about one hour.
The adjoining Moutoa Buildings, built of brick, were beleived safe but the collapse of a hotel chimney through its roof, allowed the fire to penetrate and destroy the whole complex including the shops below and the billiard rooms. The present Moutoa Buildings were built following the fire.
Artists: Des Comyn, Michael Barclay, Mike Jull & John de Vries
Sponsors: Foxton Rotary Club, Eric Marchant and Benjamin Moore Paints
Site: Whyte Street near Main Street
