Weston House, Heritage building in Christchurch Central City, New Zealand
Weston House was a two-story residence designed in the Neo-Georgian style and located at 62 Park Terrace with distinctive double-brick walls. The building sat near North Hagley Park and the Avon River in central Christchurch.
Lawyer George Weston commissioned architect Cecil Wood to design the house, which was completed in 1924 with the help of English craftsmen. The earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 caused severe damage that led to its demolition in July 2011.
This Category I heritage building represented the architectural excellence of Canterbury during the early twentieth century through its period-specific design elements.
The property was not open to the public before its demolition, as it had been converted into a bed and breakfast operation. Today the building no longer exists, but its former location on Park Terrace remains easy to identify for those interested in the city's architectural history.
Before its demolition, the final owners operated two guest rooms within the house, naming them Peterborough and Hagley after local landmarks and connections. This transformation gave the building a new purpose in its final years, extending its social role in the community.
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