Hyman Marks

29 April 2019

Hyman Marks

29 April 2019

This memorial bust stands in the foyer of the main entrance to Christchurch Hospital. Inscription reads: Hyman Marks a generous benefactor of the poor of Canterbury. Born at Warsaw, Poland 1834. Died at Christchurch, New Zealand, 22nd May 1895. Inscribed on base W. Trethewey 1925.

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Area: West / Hagley Park

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