Edmonds Band Rotunda | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | High Renaissance |
Location | Christchurch, New Zealand |
Coordinates | 43°31′40″S 172°38′20″E / 43.527815°S 172.638994°E |
Opened | 11 November 1929 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Victor Hean |
Designated | 11 November 1981[1] |
Reference no. | 1865 |
The Edmonds Band Rotunda is a rotunda in Christchurch, New Zealand. Created by baking powder manufacturer Thomas Edmonds in 1929 to celebrate his 50th year of living in the city, it was used initially as a place for brass bands to play music. It was converted to a restaurant in the 1980s. The 2010 and 2011 Christchurch earthquakes caused significant damage to the rotunda, and it had to be deconstructed. After being rebuilt, the rotunda re-opened in 2021 and is now used for performances.
The rotunda has been listed with Heritage New Zealand as a Category 2 historic place since 1981.