Hornby Clocktower, Clock tower in Hornby district, Christchurch, New Zealand
The Hornby Clock Tower stood as a prominent structure on Main South Road, featuring a tall vertical design with a clock face visible from multiple directions.
Constructed in the 1960s under architect Don Donnithorne's design, the tower initially housed the Central Canterbury Electric Power Board before its demolition in 2014.
The ground floor space transformed over time from a library with 8000 books to a computer training center for seniors, and finally to a coffee shop.
Located at the southern entrance of Christchurch on State Highway 1, the tower served as a navigation landmark for travelers entering the city.
Following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake damage, the site of the former clock tower transformed into a Carl's Jr. restaurant location.
GPS coordinates: -43.54346,172.52769
Latest update: March 9, 2025 21:25
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