“Heritage grant for Shands Emporium” CCC Media Release (29.10.2014)

"The Council will cover half the cost of repairing and upgrading Shands Emporium, a protected heritage building on Manchester Street. "

The Media Release is as follows:

Key decisions from today’s Council meeting.

Christchurch City Council met today and made some key decisions.

29/10/2015

Heritage grant for Shands Emporium
The Council will cover half the cost of repairing and upgrading Shands Emporium, a protected heritage building on Manchester Street. A Heritage Improvement Grant of up to $172,219 was approved by Council today. Shands Emporium dates back to 1860 and is one of the oldest commercial buildings in central Christchurch. Relocated from Hereford Street, the building retains many original features including kauri fireplaces, stairs and floorboards.

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“Heritage grant for Shands Emporium” CCC Media Release (29.10.2014)