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E. Mahoney and Son

New Zealand architectural business

E. Mahoney and Son was an architectural business consisting of Edward Mahoney (1824 or 1825 – 28 April 1895) and his son and architectural partner, Thomas Mahoney (1855–1923), who were prominent New Zealand architects based in Auckland. They were able exponents of Gothic Revival and other styles, especially built in wood, but also in masonry and concrete.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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E. Mahoney and Son was an architectural business consisting of Edward Mahoney (1824 or 1825 – 28 April 1895) and his son and architectural partner, Thomas Mahoney (1855–1923), who were prominent New Zealand architects based in Auckland. They were able exponents of Gothic Revival and other styles, especially built in wood, but also in masonry and concrete. They designed numerous public (especially churches, notable examples of which are Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Onehunga, Church of St John the Baptist, Parnell, St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Khyber Pass Road) and private buildings, many of which are still standing. They made a considerable contribution to Auckland's architectural heritage.2

The story

Edward Mahoney arrived in Auckland in 1856 after emigrating from Cork in Ireland with his wife and three children. Edward was initially a merchant in Auckland selling building materials before becoming an architect. In 1876 Edward Mahoney formed an architectural practice with his son Thomas. In the 1880s, Edward's son Robert joined the practice. Edward retired from the practice in 1885 and Robert died in 1895. Thomas named the practice E. Mahoney & Son after Robert's death. The practice continued after Thomas' death in 1923 until closing in 1926.

From Wikipedia’s article on E. Mahoney and Son, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

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