Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings

Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings
The Bellamy's building viewed across the Avon River
Map
Alternative namesCanterbury Provincial Government Buildings
General information
TypeGovernment administration
Architectural styleGothic Revival
LocationArmagh, Durham and Gloucester Streets, Christchurch Central City
Address280–284 Durham St
Town or cityChristchurch
Coordinates43°31′45″S 172°38′02″E / 43.5292°S 172.634°E / -43.5292; 172.634
Construction started1858
ClientCanterbury Provincial Council
OwnerChristchurch City Council
Design and construction
Architect(s)Benjamin Mountfort
Website
official website
Official nameCanterbury Provincial Government Buildings
Designated7 April 1983
Reference no.45
References
"Canterbury Provincial Government Buildings". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 25 February 2011.

The Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings were the buildings of the Canterbury Provincial Council that administered the Canterbury Province from 1853 until the abolition of provincial government in 1876. The buildings are the only purpose-built provincial government buildings in New Zealand still in existence. The buildings were substantially damaged in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, and partially demolished by the Christchurch City Council.