Public Trust Office Building, Christchurch

The Public Trust Office Building stands along Oxford Terrace in Christchurch, featuring architectural elements that represent early 20th-century design principles.

Architect Cecil Wood completed this structure in 1925 to serve as a central office for the Public Trust, which managed estates and legal services.

The building exemplifies the development of New Zealand's governmental institutions through its role in administering public estates since the early 1900s.

Located at 152-156 Oxford Terrace with views of the Avon River, the building underwent restoration to accommodate office and hospitality spaces.

The structure received its Category 2 historic place designation on November 26, 1981, marking its importance in Christchurch's architectural heritage.

Location: Christchurch City

Inception: 1925

Architects: Cecil Wood

Address: 152–156 Oxford Tce, Christchurch

GPS coordinates: -43.53157,172.63415

Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:58