Curator's House facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Curator's House |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival architecture |
| Address | 7 Rolleston Avenue |
| Town or city | Christchurch |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 43°31′58″S 172°37′38″E / 43.532677°S 172.627156°E |
| Owner | Christchurch City Council |
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| Roof | slate |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | two |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Collins and Harman |
| Designated: | 26 November 1981 |
| Reference #: | 1863 |
The Curator's House is a special old building. It is located in the beautiful Christchurch Botanic Gardens in Christchurch, New Zealand. This house was built in 1920 for the person in charge of the gardens, called the Curator. Today, it is a popular restaurant, still known as The Curator's House.
History of the Curator's House
A different wooden building stood here first. It was built in 1872 for the first Curator of the Christchurch Domain. By 1919, this old wooden house was in bad shape.
So, a new house was planned. The famous architects Collins and Harman designed the new building. It was built with two floors and strong brick walls. The roof was made of slate.
The new Curator's House was finished in 1920. It was the home for the Botanic Gardens Curators until 1984. Later, in the year 2000, the house was updated and turned into a restaurant.
Why the House is Important
The Curator's House is considered a very important building. It was officially listed as a heritage building on 26 November 1981. This was done by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. It has a special number, 1863, and is called a Category II listing.
The Christchurch City Council also lists the Curator's House as a Heritage Place. They say it has "high historical and social significance." This means it is very important to the story and growth of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
Images for kids
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The Curator's House and the Avon River
