22 Princes Street, Auckland. Designed by American-born Roy Lippincott and his partner Edward Billson. It was built in 1923-1926 after the Auckland University College (now the University of Auckland) held a competition to design a structure to house its Arts and Commerce Faculties. The building consists of a main block - with its highly distinctive clock tower - and a connectng student wing at the rear. Listed as an Historic Place Category 1 (List Number 25).
Old Arts Building (Auckland, N.Z.)
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Woods, S J, fl 1970s-1980s :[Historic buildings of New Zealand. 1980s?]
Date: 1921 - 1885 - 1867
By: Woods, S J, active 1970s-1980s; Blakeley, Philip William, 1915-1994
Reference: A-003-042
Description: Modern reproductions of artist's impressions of historic buildings of New Zealand: Auckland University, 1921; St Bartholomews, oldest church in Canterbury, 1885; Supreme Courthouse, Wellington, 1867; Oneida Homestead near Wanganui, 1871; The Waimate Mission House, 1831; Bath House, Government Gardens, Rotorua, 1890. Possibly calendars with date sections removed. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - S.J. Woods; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, coloured, each image 228 x 323 mm, on sheet 280 x 372 mm, bound together with metal strip along top.
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Garden party for T.R.H Duke and Duchess of York at Government House, Auckland, 1927
Date: 23 February 1927
From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand
Reference: Pan-2220-F
Description: Panoramic view looking up across sweeping lawns in the foreground to Government House, partially hidden among trees. The lattice clock tower of the Auckland University College is visible behind the house. Established trees all around. There is a line of guests on the left, many men wearing top hats, and women with parasols. Tennis court in the far left foreground. Two cars are parked on the driveway to the house, centre right (one with number plate: 17-869). Bench seats around the lawn. Taken by Robert Percy Moore Refer also Pan-2229 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Garden Party, Govt. House, Auckland by H.R.H. Duke & Duchess of York. 23.2.27; Marginal notes on negative - Garden Party, Gov. House. Auckland by H.R.H. Duke & Duchess of York 23.2.27; Marginal notes on negative - 10 10 10 [in list formation] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 125.7 cm
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Garden party for T.R.H Duke and Duchess of York at Government House, Auckland, 1927
Date: 23 February 1927
From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand
Reference: Pan-2229-F
Description: Panoramic view looking up across sweeping lawns in the foreground to Government House, partially hidden among trees. The lattice clock tower of Auckland University is visible behind the house. Established trees all around. There is a line of guests on the left, many men wearing top hats, and women with parasols. Tennis court in the far left foreground. Two cars are parked on the driveway to the house, centre right (one with number plate: 17-869). Bench seats around the lawn. Taken by Robert Percy Moore Refer also Pan-2220 Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - [Duplicate]; Marginal notes on negative - 5 5 5 [in list formation] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 129.0 cm
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Creator unknown: Glass negatives
Date: [ca 1900, ca 1920s-1940s]
By: Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014
Reference: PA-Group-00795
Description: Glass negatives of a range of subjects taken by an unidentified photographer chiefly circa 1920s and circa 1940s, but also two taken circa 1900s. Images fall into three broad groups: - Unidentified portraits (including the two taken circa 1900s) - Staff and factory floor images taken at suit manufacturer J A Wilkinson & Son Ltd, possibly in Wellington circa 1940s - Scenes in Wellington, and scenes and buildings in Auckland and Wellington Specific items show a table of wedding gifts, the ship 'TSS Wahine' with a damaged bow at Pipitea Wharf, Wellington, in June 1936, a group outside a meeting house circa 1920s, an unidentified building decorated with ships wheel motifs, a significant ceremony outside an unidentified building under construction circa 1920s, Auckland University clock tower circa 1920s, Auckland Railway Station, and Oriental Bay marina, Wellington. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 28 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negatives, 4.75 x 6.5 inches, and 6.5 x 8.5 inches Provenance: Negatives were found in a Wellington house, possibly in Karori.
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Roy Lippincott. The architect of the tower. Roy A Lippincott's design for the Universit...
Date: 2004
Reference: ArtEph-2004-L-01
Description: Illustrated catalogue with biographical and stylistic essays about American architect Roy Lippincott, architect of the clocktower at Auckland University Quantity: 1 booklet. Physical Description: Printed material, colour illustrations, [7] pages, 301 mm
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Gardens in bloom at Albert Park and University of Auckland clock tower
Date: 23 Oct 1947
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-09787-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
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Albert Park, Auckland, looking towards University of Auckland Clock Tower
Date: Feb 1951
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-26555-F
Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 1/2 plate
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Albert Park and University tower, Auckland
Date: 23 Oct 1947
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-09790-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
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Auckland University Clock Tower
Date: May 1950
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-24550-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
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Auckland University Clock Tower
Date: May 1950
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-24549-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
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University clock tower, Princes Street, seen from Albert Park, Auckland
Date: 2 Jun 1948
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-13166-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
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Auckland University Clock Tower, including Albert Park fountain in the foreground
Date: May 1950
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-24551-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
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Auckland University Clock Tower
Date: May 1950
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-24552-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
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Albert Park, Auckland, including a view of the clocktower at the University of Auckland
Date: 3 Dec 1986
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-79181-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
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University buildings and clock tower, Princes Street, Auckland
Date: 2 Jun 1948
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-13167-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
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View of Princes Street, university buildings and clock tower, seen from Albert Park, Au...
Date: 2 Jun 1948
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-13169-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
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University of Auckland buildings including clock tower and Princes Street in foreground
Date: [between 1939 and 1946]
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-05320-F
Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
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Auckland University clock tower building near Albert Park, Auckland
Date: 6 Feb 1952
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-30224-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
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Albert Park, Auckland, with the view of the Auckland University clock tower building
Date: 6 Feb 1952
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-30222-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate