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Hays Limited Additions and Alterations, 1920-1968

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Identifier: CCC/ARC/S68/1/68

Scope and Contents

Plans for Hays Limited at 761-771 Colombo Street on the corner with Gloucester Street, largely relating to extensions and alterations to the building.

Includes original plans for the construction of the building known as 'Fletcher's Building' on Colombo Street in 1923. Includes exterior elevations and details for reinforced concrete. Created by Architect Cecil Wood. Also includes plans for the Gloucester Street frontage created by Architect A W Fielder c.1923.

The remaining plans relate to alterations and additions to the site over a number of years. Includes those from 1936 for alterations to stairwells, concrete beams and pillar design; 1938 exterior alterations and creation of a strong room; 1939 extension to create a mezzanine floor and 1940 extensions of the Men’s Shop. All by Architect G T Lucas.

Includes plans from 1950 for fire escapes for the Fletcher's building at 769 Colombo Street, part of Hays Ltd. Includes plans for individual doors and fire escape areas. Created by Mason, Seward and Stanton Architects. 1958 alterations are to ceiling details, show window details and office spaces. Created by Lucas & Warren Architects.

Includes 1968 plans relating to toilets within the building including interior floor plans and technical drawings.

Also includes folders of specifications relating to these alterations.

Dates

  • Creation: 1920-1968

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This series is open access under the Public Records Act 2005 and is available to view on request.

This access status has been put in place in accordance with guidance from Archives New Zealand. For more information contact Christchurch City Council Archives.

Conditions Governing Use

The use of these plans may be restricted due to fragility.

Extent

32 Plans : Watercolour, Black and white, Blueprints

2 Folders : Specifications

2 Sheets : Specifications

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Physical Description

Some of these plans are in poor condition.

Repository Details

Part of the Christchurch City Council Archive Collection Repository

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