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George Davidson Griffiths (1907-1973)

Having trained in architecture in New Zealand, Griffiths travelled to England in 1933 and the following year was awarded a travelling scholarship to the United States. He returned to New Zealand prior to the war and commenced private practice in 1945.

The many commercial and public buildings he worked on include shopping malls at Merivale, Brighton, Timaru, Barrington and Ilam. He also designed ANZ Bank buildings throughout Christchurch, Riccarton Borough and Paparua County Councils’ offices, Post and Telegraph Workshops and Surf Life-Saving Clubs. He was also a City Councillor. His firm survives today as Griffiths, Moffatt and Partners

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2 Responses to “George Davidson Griffiths (1907-1973)”

  1. Tania Griffiths Says:
    March 17th, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    Hi
    I am the late George Griffiths grand-daughter,
    He passed away in 1973 not 1971….. may want to amend your information

    Thanks
    Tania Hallinan (aka Griffiths)

  2. Christchurch Modern Says:
    March 25th, 2009 at 11:03 am

    Thanks for the correction Tania

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