Removal of the Roman Catholic Pro-Cathedral, Christchurch
Removal of the Roman Catholic Pro-Cathedral, Christchurch
[1900]
This was the largest building ever removed in New Zealand. "The removal of the Roman Catholic Pro-Cathedral, from its present site, in order to make room for the new cathedral, which it has been decided to build, was a task of no light order. The building, which was 108 ft. by 86 ft. and was a substantially-built structure, weighing 250 tons, had to be removed a distance of 400 ft. On its side it faces Ferry Road. Three large traction engines were used, and the operations were under the direction of Messrs Collins and Harman, architects, the work being done by Mr Swanston, the contractor."
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