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Christchurch Town Hall (1972-Present)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1972 - Present

Biography

The Christchurch Town Hall complex, situated on Kilmore Street, overlooking the Avon River and Victoria Square, consists of three major elements arranged together as one building. The complex was designed in 1965 by the architectural firm, Warren and Mahoney, in response to a competition for a purpose built town hall. Initially, the hall complex was a joint project by the six former metropolitan territorial local authorities; the former Christchurch City Council, Paparua and Heathcote County Councils, Riccarton and Lyttelton Borough Councils, and Waimairi District Council. Today, it is now the responsibility of the Christchurch City Council.

ChristchurchNZ and Venues Ōtautahi (formerly VBase) manage the Town Hall on behalf of the Council.

Citation:
Exhibitions, Places of Christchurch, Christchurch Town Hall, Canterbury Stories, Christchurch City Libraries https://canterburystories.nz/exhibitions/places-christchurch-buildings/christchurch-town-hall

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Christchurch City Council: Christchurch Town Hall Photographs, 1972-c.1992

 Sub-Series
Identifier: CCC/ARC/S96/2
Content Description Photographs of the interior and exterior of Christchurch Town Hall including those taken shortly after completion in 1972. Includes those of the Ferrier Fountain, foyer and main auditorium spaces and of the restaurant. Includes those of events such as Queen Elizabeth II visit and of a home expo held in the Town Hall. Also includes several colour photographs of the Town Hall exterior following snowfall. Includes some colour negatives.Most of these photographs are in copyright to...
Dates: 1972-c.1992
Found in: Christchurch City Council Archive Collection / Christchurch City Council: Photographs

Christchurch City Council: Royal Variety Concert at Christchurch Town Hall Programme, 31 January 1974

 Item
Identifier: CCC/ARC/S61/2
Content Description Hardbacked bound programme for Royal Variety Concert in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, Her Royal Highness The Princess Anne, Mrs Mark Phillips and Captain Phillips. Thursday 31 January 1974 at Christchurch Town Hall. Presented by The Christchurch City Council in association with the Boroughs of Lyttelton and Riccarton and the Counties of Heathcote, Paparua and Waimairi. Includes photographs of the Royal's attending, a full programme of events...
Dates: 31 January 1974
Found in: Christchurch City Council Archive Collection / Christchurch City Council: Collected Ephemera

Christchurch Town Hall records

 Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 0086
Scope and Contents

Information and publicity material of Christchurch Town Hall.

Dates: 1972-1984
Found in: Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection

Town Hall/Civic Centre, 1968-1969

 File
Identifier: CCC/ARC/S68/1/561
Scope and Contents

Plans for the construction of the Christchurch Town Hall/Civic Centre on the corner of Victoria Street and Kilmore Street. Volumes include Theatre Architectural Drawings, Entrance Block and Banquet Hall Structural Drawings, Sprinkler Installation Drawings, Town Hall Structural Drawings, Theatre Structural Drawings, Electrical Services Drawings and Mechanical Services Drawings. Created by Warren and Mahoney Architects. Also includes 4 volumes of specifications.

Dates: 1968-1969
Found in: Christchurch City Council Archive Collection / Christchurch City Council: Architectural Plans / Architectural Plans

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