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It begins by referencing the play "The End of the Golden Weather" by Bruce Mason, which is set in 1930s New Zealand and explores childhood memories. The author suggests that they are embarking on a similar journey into the past to explore the architecture of Whanganui during that period. The 1930s marked a significant turning point for Whanganui City, symbolizing the end of its youthful optimism and innocence. The city, located in a sheltered river valley with favorable conditions, had initially experienced rapid growth and development during the early stages of European settlement. Its river provided access to fertile land and international markets, fostering economic prosperity. Despite land tenure issues and conflicts, colonial settlement was facilitated by the availability of good farming land and the support of local Maori. From 1870 onwards, Whanganui witnessed extraordinary growth and construction, interrupted briefly by the First World War but continuing throughout the 1920s. In 1924, the boroughs of Wanganui, Gonville, and Castlecliff merged, and the town achieved city status with a population of 23,745, making it New Zealand's fifth-largest urban area at the time. The city's rapid progress was reflected in the establishment of new industries, expansion of trade, and the transformation of previously unproductive forested areas into productive sheep and dairy farms. Whanganui became a thriving regional center of national significance, and its architecture mirrored the commercial successes of the time as well as the anticipated future prosperity. The 1920s were a boom period for architecture, witnessing the construction of several notable buildings, including Victoria Court, Central Fire Station, Selwyn Buildings, Woollen Mills, Fertilizer Works, Fosters Hotel, Wanganui Commercial Club, Levin and Co Building, and Trinity Buildings. The city's commercial and industrial growth led to increased demands on existing businesses and the emergence of new structures along the street frontages. The city's rapid expansion, coupled with concerns about haphazard urban planning and the need for new civic buildings, prompted the appointment of architect Samuel Hurst Seager to conceive a new Civic Centre in the Queens Park precinct. This was followed by RG Talboys' design for the Alexander Museum. It sets the stage for a discussion on Whanganui's architectural landscape in the 1930s, highlighting the city's growth, economic prosperity, and the subsequent demand for new buildings. It also introduces the context of the play "The End of the Golden Weather" as a means to evoke nostalgia and explore the essence of childhood experiences.
