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Sir George Alexander Troup
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DescriptionMayor from 1927 - 1931
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.
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.
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Appointed to RoleMayor of WellingtonRelationship Date Range1927 - 1931
Relationship Date Range1927 - 1931Sir George Alexander Troup. Archives Online, accessed 24/03/2023, https://archivesonline.wcc.govt.nz/nodes/view/153948