Building Record Form for the YWCA Building, 268 Madras Street, Christchurch

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Building Record Form for the YWCA Building, 268 Madras Street, Christchurch

A humble home

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Today’s post presents the story of William Bowen, a prominent Christchurch builder, as told by his residence at 441 Madras Street. Archaeologists recorded this building using building archaeology techniques before and during its post-earthquake demolition. 441 Madras Street was initially … ...

76‐82 Chester Street and 291 Madras Street

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An archaeological report compiled for New Zealand Historic Places Trust under the Historical Places Act 1993

Archaeological Report on 323 Madras Street

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An archaeological report compiled for New Zealand Historic Places Trust under the Historical Places Act 1993

Archaeological Report on 200 Madras Street

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An archaeological report compiled for NZHPT under the Historical Places Act 1993.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 76-77: Bag-O-Love

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A PDF copy of pages 76-77 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Bag-O-Love'. Photo: Reuben Woods

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 306-307: Salisbury St Gar…

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A PDF copy of pages 306-307 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Salisbury St Garden'. Photos with permission from Greening the Rubble

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 12-13: Tati/Playtime

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A PDF copy of pages 12-13 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Tati/Playtime'. Photos: Barnaby Bennett

Gap Filler Project Report: Knit Happens

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The project report for Knit Happens, part of Gap Filler project 20, Walls. Knit Happens was a mural with a pattern reminiscent of a jersey. It was painted on the exposed wall of a brick building on Madras Street.

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 100-101: 185 Empty Chairs

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A PDF copy of pages 100-101 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project '185 Empty Chairs'. Photo: Julia Morison

Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV, pages 112-113: On First Looking…

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A PDF copy of pages 112-113 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'On First Looking Into Chapman's Homer'. Image: Michael Parekowhai Chapman's Homer 2011. Bronze, stainless steel. Courtesy of the artist and Michael Lett, Auckland. Photo with permission: Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu. Photo: John Collie.