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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Harris, Frank

Harris, Frank, Monumental Mason and Sculptor, Victoria Street East, Auckland. Established 1870. This well-known business, which is now carried on by Mr. Harris, is one of the largest of its kind in Auckland, and gives employment to about six trained men. The very highest style of monumental sculpture is manufactured, from the ordinary tablet and headstone to the best class of artistic monuments. Large quantities of Italian marble and Aberdeen granite are kept in stock, and from these materials Mr. Harris manufactures those elaborate and artistic specimens of monumental work, for which the firm is celebrated. Mr. Harris's business connections extend from the provincial district of Wellington to the extreme north of Auckland, and also to Fiji and Raratonga. The monuments turned out by Mr. Harris are seen in the various cemeteries of the North Island, and as regards workmanship and style are acknowledged by competent judges to be equal, if not superior, to the best articles of the kind imported from Europe. Mr. Harris was born and educated in Auckland, where he was taught the business of a monumental mason. He then went to Sydney, where he obtained a complete knowledge and mastery of the more important and artistic branches of his business. On returning to Auckland Mr. Harris commenced his present business, which had been long established, and soon made a name for himself with the artistic quality of his workmanship.

Hanna, photo.Mr. F. Harris.

Hanna, photo.Mr. F. Harris.