Cridland, Henry John
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1821 - 1867
Biography
The architect Henry Cridland was born in Somerset. With his wife and child he arrived in Wellington in 1843 on the Ursula. In 1849 the family moved to Canterbury, as Henry was appointed Superintendent of Public Works to the Canterbury Association. With Torlesse and others he surveyed roads etc. for the establishment of Christchurch and district. He bought land at Hoon Hay. Perhaps his main architectural achievement was St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Christchurch, which was opened in 1857, the first Presbyterian church in Christchurch. Henry Cridland died at his home in Colombo Street, aged 46.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Henry John Cridland life account
Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 0577
Scope and Contents
Photocopied typescript chronological account of the life of Henry John Cridland by Lyane Kendall.
Dates:
1992