Historic Sites : Williams' Cottage
Williams’ Cottage
This is the oldest remaining residential building in Queenstown. It was built in 1864 by John Williams, boatman and shipbuilder. The house was lived in by members of his family until 1983. The cottage is unique in that it had, until renovation in the 1990s, never had electricity connected or mains water. However it is prone to flooding, and was destined for demolition until a considerable public funding campaign saved it for posterity. Williams' Cottage currently operates as Vesta Design Store & Café.
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