Jenny May - Architectural Historian, Heritage Management Services

Kennett’s Building

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The building is a typical Victorian commercial classical style and it demonstrates that economy of style where the architectural style is generated by a limited number of classical motifs.

  

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  • Image: Christchurch City Council
  • Image: Kennett Family Collection
  • Image: Kennett Family Collection
  • Image: Christchurch City Council
  • Image: James Scott
  • Image: Kennett Family Collection

Building information

Kennett’s Jewellers
209 High Street
Architect: Clarkson and Ballantyne
Date: 1902 – 1903