Waterfront - Control #6

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Control description

South side of pillar

About this control - Shed 11 Portrait Gallery

Completed in 1905, Shed 11 was originally a storage shed for Wellington's busy port and it played an important role in Wellington's commercial life. But Shed 11 became redundant with the advent of container shipping and in 1985 it was restrengthened and became home to a national art gallery for approximately five years. It then became a space for hire for various product launches and sales.

Shed 11 is now home to the NZ Portrait Gallery following further earthquake strengthening and refurbishment in 2012.