The Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings are the only purpose-built provincial government buildings still in existence in New Zealand.

This small cluster of historic buildings in central Christchurch are treasured by the city, both for their historical importance and their beauty.

Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings (1858 to 1865) were designed by Benjamin Mountfort, the leading Gothic Revival architect in Canterbury.

They suffered significant damage in the recent earthquakes.

The Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings are the only purpose-built provincial government buildings still in existence in New Zealand. This small cluster of historic buildings in central Christchurch are treasured by the city, both for their historical importance and their beauty. Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings (1858 to 1865) were designed by Benjamin Mountfort, the leading Gothic Revival architect in Canterbury. They suffered significant damage in the recent earthquakes.

Golden Sunrise by Kathryn Estry at Digitals

Golden Sunrise by Kathryn Estry at Digitals

Pelle says:
What a terrible damage to such historic and beautiful buildings!!
Sep 27, 2012

Xguern66 says:
Christchurch and surrounding areas will never be the same again - a very graphic view of the devastation caused by this earthquake.
Sep 26, 2012

Mike1956 says:
How has the recovery gone? I'm sure it had a horrific economic impact as well. Terrific photo-journalism!
Sep 26, 2012

oklahomadawn says:
fantastic pics and scrap! we have recently had a few earthquakes here in Oklahoma, but nothing like this! what terrible damage to such historic buildings!!
Sep 26, 2012