Perkins & Co Building (1-5 King Street)

Frank Perkins & Co was a successful general store that relocated to Pukekohe in 1908, having purchased the store from Lees and McCowen on the corner of King and Queen Streets. With time, it became a meeting place for locals because of the many facilities and products on offer. The store had a weighbridge, sold various fuels and farm supplies, hardware, seeds and grains, manures, etc. The building hosted a grocery, bake house, and drapery.

In 1916, the single-level wooden shop was rebuilt as a two-storey brick building in the free classical style. The upper storey was where the Perkins lived with their seven children. This area has remained virtually unchanged since the building was erected. As one of the oldest commercial buildings in Pukekohe, the structure holds is considered a Significant Historic Heritage Place.

Continue walking along King Street. At 50 King Street, stop and look at the building across the road.