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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Anderson, Edward

Anderson, Edward, Wholesale and Retail [unclear: China] and Glass Merchant, 41 and 43 Willis Street, Wellington. Telephone 231; P.O. Box 54. Bankers, Union Bank of Australia. Private residence, 100 Wellington Terrace. This large business was established in 1849 by the father of the present proprietor, the late Mr. David Anderson. The premises are exceedingly handsome, and are built of brick and wood; they are erected on freehold land, and are two stories in height. The floorage space is little short of 14,000 square feet. The plans of the building were drawn by Mr. Chatfield, the well-known architect, and executed by Messrs. Wilson Bros., contractors. The entire premises are supplied with electric light, and the effect of the handsome show-room when illuminated at night-time is most dazzling. There are two show-rooms, one each on the ground and first floors, and not the least splendid part of the establishment is the broad, beautifully-finished staircase, immediately opposite the main entrance, which leads to the upper story of the building. These show-rooms are filled to overflowing with an assortment, both large and varied, of earthenware, china and glassware, in all styles and colours, and of antique and modern pattern.
Mr. E. Anderson's Premises, Willis Street.

Mr. E. Anderson's Premises, Willis Street.

A large bulk store, warehouse and packing rooms are situated at the rear of the main building. Mr. Anderson is a direct importer of every line required in his immense business. He does a very large trade throughout the Colony, and has two travellers constantly employed in interviewing his numerous customers over the greater portion of the Colony. The proprietor of this favourite establishment was born in the Island of Jamaica. He came to the Colony with his parents as early as 1849, per ship “Pilgrim, and received his education in the Empire City. Mr. Anderson learnt his business with his father, and has conducted the present large establishment since 1873. He has studiously avoided all public positions, finding that his time was fully occupied in connection with his own affairs.