Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings
Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings, Gothic Revival building in Christchurch City, New Zealand.
The Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings feature timber and stone sections connected by flagstone corridors around an internal courtyard, with two separate debating chambers.
The foundation stone was laid on January 6, 1858, marked by a public holiday celebration that included a procession and nine-gun salute.
The Stone Chamber contains carved limestone corbels, capitals, and a stenciled ceiling that represent the highest level of Gothic Revival craftsmanship in New Zealand.
The buildings remain closed to public access due to structural damage from the 2011 earthquake, with information panels displayed outside for visitors.
These structures stand as the only remaining provincial government buildings from New Zealand's colonial period, constructed between 1858 and 1865.
Location: Christchurch City
Architects: Benjamin Mountfort
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: -43.52920,172.63400
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:49
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