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Agnes Sasse Heeney Collection , restored T . Brunt 2013
A 1924 New Zealand Government document aimed at potential leaseholders commented favourably on the design of the Casino Hotel : “ A wide experience of tropical residence has gone to the construction of a building designed to give each single resident the full advantage of light and air .” Continuous verandahs ran on all sides of the hotel . “… the lay of the building is such that the slightest breeze is felt from almost any direction .”
Per “ Illustrated Catalogue of Properties offered for Lease ,” Govt Printer , Wellington , 1924 .
A group of DH & PG workers enjoy a drink outside the Casino Hotel in about 1913-14 . Identities ( left to right ) appear to be as follows : Mr Adolf Eberhardt , Mr Eduard Dusterdieck , Mr Gerhard Ihnen , unknown ( standing ), unknown , possibly Mr Peter Rasmussen ( standing ), Mr John Helg , Mr Werner Sasse .
As can be seen behind the men , adjustable timber shutters were used for sunscreening and privacy . These could be swung out of the way and interior spaces opened up when necessary .
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