Corlett, Benjamin Scott, 1840-1925 (Person)

SummaryOriginally from Manchester, England Established himself as a skilled architect and government works official. His work contributed to the colonial architectural heritage of Tauranga and Rotorua. Corlett designed and built Westcliffe in 1880. Corlett prepared the architectural plans (with W.J. Trigg) for the Rotorua Government Bathhouse. SourcesRadio New Zealand: "Historic home couldn't be saved"Rotorua Museum: "Looking Back – The inspiration behind the Bath House building"FamilySearch record M1S7-Y6K

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Westcliffe, 1880-2014 (Place)

Mr. B.S. Corlett, by John Robert Hanna

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First Name(s)Benjamin ScottSurnameCorelttDate of Birth1840Place of BirthHulme, Chorlton, Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandDate of Death23 March 1925Place of Burial/CremationRotorua, Block 1 Section 49 Plot 16 (ID 221038405)OccupationArchitectBuilder

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MotherLydia Stott (1802-1855)FatherRobert Corlett (1809-1894)

Partner

PartnerAugusta Elizabeth Hawkes ( - 1881)Date Married14 June 1866Place of MarriageParnell, Auckland

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Corlett, Benjamin Scott, 1840-1925 (Person)