Olveston- time capsule of a lost era
the death of Edward in 1924 from lethargic encephalitis, and of Dorothy in 1966 the Theomin line died out in New Zealand. Neither of the youngsters had any children to pass this wonderful house onto. Dorothy undoubtedly discussed this with her father David when there was only the two of them left, and Olveston was gifted in her will to the city of Dunedin. The treasures it contains now belong to the people.
The true beauty of Olveston is how much it reflects the people who obviously loved it., and it now can tell us about a portion of that lost age. If you are in the South Island, and are able to get to Dunedin book in for a tour around Olveston. It can be found at 42 Royal Terrace. Their website at http://www.visit-dunedin.co.nz/olveston.... has more details.
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