The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Taranaki, Hawke's Bay & Wellington Provincial Districts]
The Napier Old Men's Home
The Napier Old Men's Home was established about the year 1870. It is situated on Old Barrack Hill, close to the Hospital, and consists of a group of small wooden buildings, originally erected as barracks for the troops. A new and substantial building is now (1906) in course of construction at Parke Island, a few miles from the city. This building is to cost about £12,000, and is to be thoroughly equipped. The inmates of the Napier Old Men's Home number seventy-one, of whom sixty-five are males, and six are females. Mr. William Mayo is manager