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Robert Ewing McDougall (1860-1942) laying the foundation stone of the art gallery bearing his name, Botanic Gardens, Christchurch

Robert Ewing McDougall (1860-1942) laying the foundation stone of the art gallery bearing his name, Botanic Gardens, Christchurch

Robert Ewing McDougall (1860-1942) laying the foundation stone of the art gallery bearing his name, Botanic Gardens, Christchurch
[28 May 1928]


The foundation stone was laid on the occasion of the diamond jubilee of the Christchurch City Council. On the left is Michael James McCarthy who was a leading hand at the business of John A. Tait, builder & monumental mason, 52 Cashel Street, who had produced the foundation stone using a block of granite.

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File Reference CCL PhotoCD 3, IMG0067

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