Cranmer Court
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Cranmer Court, the former Christchurch Normal School, was one of the most significant heritage buildings in Christchurch, New Zealand. Its demolition, due to some damage in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, was controversial.
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Cranmer Court | |
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Location within the Christchurch Central City | |
Former names | Christchurch Normal School |
General information | |
Type | Education building |
Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
Location | corner Kilmore and Montreal Streets |
Address | 350 Montreal Street |
Town or city | Christchurch |
Country | New Zealand |
Coordinates | 43°31′35″S 172°37′51″E |
Completed | 1876 |
Inaugurated | April 1876 |
Demolished | October 2012 |
Client | Canterbury Education Board |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Samuel Farr |
Main contractor | Daniel Reese |
Renovating team | |
Architect(s) | Thomas Cane (1878) |
Designated | 21 March 1991 |
Reference no. | 1872 |
References | |
"Cranmer Court (Former Normal School)". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 13 October 2012. |
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