Mutual Life & Citizens Assurance Company Building
Mutual Life & Citizens Assurance Company Building, Art Deco office building at Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand
The nine-story MLC Building stands at the intersection of Lambton Quay, Hunter Street, and Featherston Street, displaying geometric patterns and architectural details throughout its facade.
Construction of the Mutual Life & Citizens Assurance Company Building was completed in 1940 at a cost of £101,494 by W.M. Angus Ltd for the Australian insurance company.
The MLC Building received Category 1 Historic Place status in 1987, representing the architectural evolution and financial development of New Zealand in the mid-20th century.
The building maintains its original purpose as an office space while visitors can observe its exterior architecture from multiple vantage points along Lambton Quay.
A clock installed in 1953 arrived three months late for Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation celebrations, adding an unexpected element to the building's history.
Location: Wellington City
Inception: 1940
Architectural style: Art Deco
Floors above the ground: 9
GPS coordinates: -41.28550,174.77600
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46
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