Sir George Alexander Troup, Mayor
Artist
Andrew, S P
Date
Circa 1930
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Description
British-born George Troup was elected mayor of Wellington in 1927. Troup was a renowned architect best known for designing the baroque-styled Dunedin Railway Station. He carried his passion for architecture into his new role where he supported many civic improvements including the development of Wellington Airport and the National Art Gallery, and the widening and paving of many city streets.
This increase in civic construction was a chance to utilise the manpower of Wellington's unemployed. Troup and his Council used government loans to pay for many workers.
Troup was knighted in 1937.
This increase in civic construction was a chance to utilise the manpower of Wellington's unemployed. Troup and his Council used government loans to pay for many workers.
Troup was knighted in 1937.
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Black and white photograph.
Measurements
Sighted: hxw 915 x 668mm
Frame: hxwxd 1065 x 864 x c32mm
Frame: hxwxd 1065 x 864 x c32mm
Registration number
ART00647
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