W B Armson: a colonial architect rediscovered

Exhibition: 6 December 1983 - 31 January 1984

W B Armson (1834-1883) designed many commercial buildings in Christchurch and throughout New Zealand. Banks, shops and offices were his main business, but he also designed houses, schools and churches. This exhibition featured his original plans and drawings.

Contents

• Introduction
• Armson's early career : Melbourne, Dunedin, Hokitika / Linda Tyler
• Armson in Christchurch / Robyn Ussher
• Armson and bank architecture / Anne Crighton
• Armson and the architectural profession / Connal McCarthy
• Catalogue / Sarah Rennie
• Checklist of buildings

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