Old Government Building
Old Government Building, Heritage Category 1 building in Christchurch City, NZ
The Old Government Building stands four stories tall with red brick walls, a stone base, and columns supporting its central portico entrance.
Construction of this government office building began in 1910 under Sir Joseph Ward's leadership and reached completion in March 1913.
The building represents early 20th century New Zealand administrative architecture, combining Italian High Renaissance palazzo elements with local construction methods.
Located at 28-30 Cathedral Square, the structure now functions as the Heritage Christchurch hotel, maintaining its original architectural features.
The building survived potential demolition in 1991 when the Christchurch City Council purchased it for 735,000 dollars to ensure its preservation.
Location: Christchurch City
Inception: 1913
Architects: Joseph Maddison
Architectural style: Palazzo style architecture
GPS coordinates: -43.53106,172.63807
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:38
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