Knox Church, Christchurch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Knox Church |
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The shell of Knox Church in August 2013 after the remaining bricks had been removed
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| 43°31′16″S 172°37′43″E / 43.52111°S 172.62861°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Denomination | Presbyterian |
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| Heritage designation | Category II |
| Designated | 6 September 1984 |
| Architect(s) | Robert England |
| Years built | 1902 |
Knox Church is a Presbyterian church located in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is a special building with a long history.
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The first church building was constructed in 1880. It was designed by an architect named Samuel Farr. As more people started attending, the church needed a bigger space. So, a new church was built right next to the first one in 1902. This newer building was designed by Robert England.
Knox Church and the Christchurch Earthquake
Knox Church is on the corner of Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street. It was one of Christchurch's historic buildings. Sadly, it was badly damaged during the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. This earthquake caused a lot of destruction in the city.
Repairing the Historic Church
Even though the church was badly damaged, it was decided to repair it. Wilkie and Bruce Architects designed the repairs. They used the strong wooden frame that was left after the earthquake. The church building has now been fixed and looks beautiful again. Other buildings in the Knox complex were not as damaged and continued to be used.
