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Old Canterbury University - created by friiskiwi


Old Canterbury University
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The University of Canterbury, founded in 1873 in two rooms of the public library, moved to the gracious 19th century gothic-styled buildings which now comprise the Arts Centre, in 1876. Its first building was the clock tower in Worcester Street designed by the pre-eminent Gothic Revival architect, Benjamin Mountfort, and was completed in 1877. The rest of the stone buildings, designed by a number of prominent Canterbury architects such as Samuel Hurst Seager and W B Armson .
These beautiful buildings are now in danger of being demolished due to recent earthquake damage. (5 years and 2989 days ago)

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MossyB says:

How sad if they cannot be saved and are demolished. This is a beautiful photo, it really shows the exquisite stone work at its best. Nice work.

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kyricom says:

It would be a shame if such beautiful architecture was replaced with the modern tripe that passes for class.

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MnMCarta says:

Oooo very pretty!

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