What came before Redwood Library? This article by Christchurch City Libraries explores the development of the area prior to the 1968 opening of the library and Plunket rooms. Fun fact: what is now known as Sturrocks Road was previously Craddocks Road and before that Accommodation Road.
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https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/what-came-before-redwood-library/