Hunter Building

Victoria University of Wellington, Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, WELLINGTON

Historic Place Category 1

List No. 221

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Designed by Penty and Blake, the Hunter Building was opened in 1904 as the first building of the newly constituted Victoria University College. Built in the Gothic Revival style the building evokes a tradition of learning and high ideals. Set against the hill it creates an impressive piece of landscape.
Hunter Building, Victoria University, Wellington | Chris Horwell | 11/12/2016 | Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
Hunter Building, Victoria University, Wellington | Chris Horwell | 11/12/2016 | Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
Hunter Building, Victoria University, Wellington | Chris Horwell | 11/12/2016 | Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
Hunter Building, Victoria University, Wellington. Building detail | Chris Horwell | 11/12/2016 | Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
Hunter Building, Victoria University, Wellington. Building | Zoom Background - wgtn.ac.nz | © Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Hunter Building, Victoria University, Wellington. 1926 Ref: 1/1-018906-F Permission must be obtained before any re-use of this image | Stanley Polkinghorne Andrew | Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand

List Entry Information

Overview

Status

Listed

List Entry Status

Historic Place Category 1

Access

Private/No Public Access

List Number

221

Date Entered

26th November 1981

Date of Effect

26th November 1981

City/District Council

Wellington City

Region

Wellington Region

Legal description

Lots 1-3 DP 898 Pt Town Belt Pt Res 7 and Sect 270

Status

Listed

List Entry Status

Historic Place Category 1

Access

Private/No Public Access

List Number

221

Date Entered

26th November 1981

Date of Effect

26th November 1981

City/District Council

Wellington City

Region

Wellington Region

Legal description

Lots 1-3 DP 898 Pt Town Belt Pt Res 7 and Sect 270

Construction Information

Construction Professional

Name

Penty & Blake

Type

Architectural Partnership

Biography

No biography is currently available for this construction professional

Construction Details

Start Year

1906

Type

Original Construction

Construction Professional

Name

Penty & Blake

Type

Architectural Partnership

Biography

No biography is currently available for this construction professional

Construction Details

Start Year

1906

Type

Original Construction

Reference

Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau

Other Information

This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Central Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.

Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau

Other Information

This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Central Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.

Further Information

Former Usages

General Usage: Education

Specific Usage: University

Former Usages

General Usage: Education

Specific Usage: University

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