Fine Arts Building 1

Fine Arts Building 1 is an university building in Christchurch City, Canterbury. Fine Arts Building 1 is situated nearby to Macmillan Brown Library, as well as near the historic building Kate Sheppard House.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kate Sheppard House and Puaka–James Hight Building.

Kate Sheppard House

Historic building

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Kate Sheppard House is a historic building and museum on Clyde Road in the Christchurch suburb of Ilam, bordering the University of Canterbury. It was the home of Kate Sheppard from 1888 to 1902, the key years where she led the campaign for women's suffrage. Kate Sheppard House is situated 200 metres northeast of Fine Arts Building 1.

Puaka–James Hight Building

University building

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The Puaka–James Hight Building is the main library building of the University of Canterbury, and houses the university's Central Library. It is named after Puaka the Māori star cluster also known as Rigel in the Orion constellation, and Sir James Hight, former, professor, and rector at Canterbury College. Puaka–James Hight Building is situated 240 metres west of Fine Arts Building 1.

Medbury School

School

Medbury School, located in Christchurch, New Zealand, is an independent day and boarding preparatory school for boys between Years 1 to 8. Medbury School is situated 400 metres northeast of Fine Arts Building 1.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Riccarton and Upper Riccarton.

Riccarton

Suburb

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Riccarton is a suburb of Christchurch. It is due west of the city centre, separated from it by Hagley Park. Upper Riccarton is to the west of Riccarton.

Upper Riccarton

Suburb

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Upper Riccarton is a suburb of Christchurch. It is due west of Riccarton. Upper Riccarton is made up of residential, retail and education areas. It includes a major intersection known as "Church Corner", as well as the Bush Inn Shopping Centre and multiple schools.