Sep 27, 2011
Mountfort, Benjamin Woolfield Mountfort 1825–1898
Architect, photographer
Mountfort's buildings played a major part in establishing the architectural character of Christchurch and gave permanent visual expression to the social and religious ideals of the Canterbury Association. Among New Zealand architects of the nineteenth century few can equal his dedication to his profession, and none can surpass the standards of design he maintained during a career of 50 years.