Richard Atkinson Abbot
Richard Atkinson Abbott (6 January 1883 – 20 May 1954) was a New Zealand architect. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He designed the obelisk on One Tree Hill in 1941.
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Richard Atkinson Abbot
- Name
- Richard Abbott
- Birth Name
- Richard Atkinson Abbott
- Born
- 6 January 1883
- Birthplace
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Died
- 20 May 1954
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Occupation
- architect
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Richard Atkinson Abbott (6 January 1883 – 20 May 1954) was a New Zealand architect. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He designed the obelisk on One Tree Hill in 1941.
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His work on the main building at Auckland Grammar School is an early example of the usage of the Spanish Mission style in New Zealand and was listed as a Historic Place Category 1 in 1988 by Heritage New Zealand. He also designed the heritage-listed chapel at King's College in Auckland. He is buried at Purewa Cemetery.
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• Name — Richard Abbott • Birth Name — Richard Atkinson Abbott • Born — 6 January 1883 • Birthplace — Auckland, New Zealand • Died — 20 May 1954 • Place of death — Auckland, New Zealand • Significant Buildings — King's College Chapel • Significant Projects — Auckland Grammar School
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1883
Richard Atkinson Abbot was born on 6 January 1883.
1916
Auckland Grammar School Main Block is dated 1916.
1940
One Tree Hill Obelisk is dated 1940.
1946
Bank of New Zealand (former) is dated 1946.
1954
Richard Atkinson Abbot died on 20 May 1954.
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- 1.Richard Atkinson Abbott. Jeremy. Salmond.
- 2.Auckland Grammar School Main Block. Heritage New Zealand.
- 3.King's College Chapel. Heritage New Zealand.
- 4.Purewa Trust Board. Richard Atkinson Abbott. Purewa Cemetery.
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Auckland Grammar School Main Block
1916
Bank of New Zealand (former)
1946
One Tree Hill Obelisk
1940
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