Christchurch Public Hospital Opened – 1st June 1862

On 1st June 1862, a two storied ‘…barn-like structure…’ was opened at the edge of Hagley Park. Despite the huge ‘Hands Off Hagley’ protest rally against its construction, the building of the Christchurch Public Hospital went ahead. The site of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers was one of the first locations considered but it was thought …