S & H Nashelski’s Melbourne House

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Beside Christchurch’s Town Hall, stood Solomon Nashelski’s hardware and ironmonger’s shop.  Called ‘Melbourne House’, this small shop was later replaced with a permane…

Bonnington’s Chemist, High Street and the growth of Irish Moss

Articles, Lost Christchurch

One of Christchurch’s most well known and successful chemist and druggist shops was on Colombo street and owned by George Bonnington.

Von Sierakowski & Co, Corner of Colombo and Tuam Streets 1906

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Oscar von Sierakowski’s factory and shop was built on the corner of Colombo and Tuam Streets in 1906.  It boasted that it was the largest wire work factory in the colonies, producing decorati…