Our History
The Blockhouse Bay Community Centre has been a part of Blockhouse Bay for almost 100 years.
In 1903, the Presbyterian St Andrews Hall stood tall within the streets of Blockhouse Bay and was used for church services and as a venue for local events. Not only was the Church used as a school from 1904 – 1909 it was also used as a joinery factory and boxing school during the 1920’s. Unfortunately, in 1928, the Church was destroyed by a fire.
Jump forward to 1930, the hall was rebuilt and named, The Tin Shed. The community continued to use it for church services, concerts, functions and more. 8 years later, it sold to the Blockhouse Bay Improvement Association.
In 1977 the Tin Shed was torn down to make way for what we now know as the Blockhouse Bay Community Centre and was owned and operated by the Association until 2007 when Auckland Council took on the ownership.
Today, the building is still owned by Auckland Council however it is run by the Blockhouse Bay Community Centre Incorporated Society.
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Do you have a story to tell about the Community Centre?
Whether you're a long time attendee of one of our classes, been involved with our committee or perhaps your grandparents use to tell stories about the good ol' days... we'd love to hear from the people within our community that have something to tell about the Blockhouse Bay Community Centre so we can capture it for generations to come.
Check out Armanasco House
Armanasco house is located on the village green and looked after by the Blockhouse Bay Community Centre and available to hire for small gatherings.
The Blockhouse Bay Historical Society Inc. host their museum tour on Tuesday mornings from 9am - 1pm for anyone who wants to discover more about the history of Stephano Armanasco and Blockhouse Bay.
