Building had deteriorated significantly. And now it has been demolished
These cracks would worry me but apparently the building is generally Ok.
Christchurch Sept 4th Earthquake.
Update: Complete collapse following 22nd Feb 2011 6.3 shake. Now demolished.
Christchurch Sept 4th Earthquake.
Update: Complete collapse following 22nd Feb 2011 6.3 shake. Now demolished.
Following Feb 22nd 2011 6.3 shake this building is no more.
These cracks would worry me but apparently the building is generally Ok.
Very sad - was a nice looking building. This is near the top of the building and there is signs of the top being displaced horizontally.
Very sad - was a nice looking building. These cracks are right through the bricks on several of the main columns.
Christchurch Sept 4th Earthquake. 10-15 minutes after main quake (went up the hill incase).
After September 2010 earthquake.
Was demolished after extensive damage from February 22nd 2011 6.3 aftershock.
I used to get lunch at the cafe "Next Best" here. Glad the earthquake did not strike at lunch time!
Christchurch Earthquake 4th Sept 2010. Old Para Rubber building - Manchester St (between Tuam and St Asaph)
Overlooking McCormacks bay out across the city with the Southern Alps as a backdrop.
There is still a strong effect from the July 11, 2011 Volcanic erruption (Puyehue) in Chile. Ash made it over to New Zealand causing very strong colours at sunset. The colours have not been artificially changed and its not a mash up.
The parts of the city (and...
St Johns Church Hororata. Lovely old church - I really hope they are able to raise the money to restore it.
Time stopped on the Christchurch central railway station when the earthquake struck at 4:35am. Yeah Ok the clock was a running a little slow.
Damaged Christchurch building (old Para Rubber building - see earlier photo from just after quake), partially demolished, after Sept 4th 2010 Christchurch earthquake.
Has been sitting on 666 views for a while!
There was a risk of rocks falling off cliffs behind Redcliffs school following Sept 4th earthquake.
A helicopter was used to wash off loose rocks to lower the risk to the school.
There was a risk of rocks falling off cliffs behind Redcliffs school following Sept 4th earthquake.
A helicopter was used to wash off loose rocks to lower the risk to the school.
Can't believe how much of this rock fell off! Its looks totally different - no longer a castle. Sad but very glad that the huge rock did not hit anything on the way down!
