Bluck Building (13–19 Rosebank Road)

This block built in 1915 by Frederick Bluck and his son, Frederick Gordon Bluck, was opposite the station on Browne Street. Bluck set up “Fred Bluck & Son” land agents in the block. Fred Bluck’s career included being a Justice of the Peace, Avondale orchardist, clerk of the Avondale Road Board, real estate agent, station master and storekeeper in Waitara, and teacher in South Auckland. The Bluck Buildings represent the old Avondale focal point prior to the widespread use of the motor car. Along with the Station Store, it was intended to take advantage of the foot traffic to and from the railway station.

Turn around until reaching Layard Street. Cross Rosebank Road at the protected island and then continue along Layard Street.