Lyttelton Times Building, Chicago School architecture building in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New Zealand.
The Lyttelton Times Building features large windows and horizontal lines across its facade, following the design principles of American commercial architecture.
Completed in 1904 by architects Sidney and Alfred Luttrell, the building served as headquarters for New Zealand's oldest newspaper until 1935.
The structure represents the influence of American architectural styles on New Zealand's early 20th-century commercial buildings in major urban centers.
The building changed functions over time, transitioning from a newspaper office to a backpackers' hostel before its demolition after the 2011 earthquake.
The building earned Category I heritage status from the New Zealand Historic Places Trust under registration number 7216.
Location: Canterbury Region
Inception: 1904
Architects: Sidney and Alfred Luttrell
Architectural style: Chicago School
GPS coordinates: -43.53020,172.63700
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:23
ChristChurch Cathedral
89 m
New Regent Street
178 m
Crowne Plaza Christchurch
134 m
Tūranga
25 m
Isaac Theatre Royal
106 m
Citizens' War Memorial
77 m
Chief Post Office, Christchurch
176 m
Christchurch Central Library
210 m
Old Government Building
129 m
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
129 m
Godley Statue
116 m
Chalice
136 m
New Regent Street Historic Area
178 m
Statue of Queen Victoria
207 m
Flour Power
222 m
The Piano, Christchurch
163 m
Union Centre Building
175 m
State Insurance Building
202 m
Mayfair Building
180 m
Isaac House
156 m
Mana Motuhake
219 m
Fisher's Building
213 m
Caffe Roma
223 m
PricewaterhouseCoopers
209 m
149 Gloucester Street
128 m
168 Armagh Street, Christchurch
197 m
128-138 Armagh Street, Christchurch
147 m
Under Construction - Chaos and Order
81 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes