A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Lanterns for the Chinese New Year Festival in North Hagley Park".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Lanterns for the Chinese New Year Festival in North Hagley Park".
A photograph of paper hearts pegged on the cordon fence around the Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. Quotes on the hearts read, "'Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me.' Psalm 23", "'We can do no great things; only small things with great love.' Mother Teresa, and, "'Peace begins with a smile,' Mother Teresa". In the background, the earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church can be seen. The wall of the gable has crumbled, the bricks spilling onto the grass below.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The bricks at the top of the tower have crumbled, and the wooden bracing is hanging half off the building. The spire of the tower can be seen to the left where it was moved to following the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The gable walls have crumbled, bricks spilling onto the ground. The tower has been removed and braced on the ground in front. Cordon fencing has been placed around the building. Parts of the fence have been decorated with hearts and the word 'love'.
A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Chinese Methodist Church, Merivale. 25 Feb 2012.".
The foundation stone removed from the Church Hall at 165 Papanui Road. The stone reads, "A.D.1902".
A photograph of messages attached to the wire fencing around the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church. A paper heart reads, "'The Lord is close to the broken hearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed' Psalm 24:18'. A message from the Japanese Red Cross Psychological Support Team reads, "Thank you, also from us, for your warm support. Our thoughts are with you always".
A thumbnail photograph of Whole House Reuse item 120, cropped for the catalogue. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.
A photograph of Whole House Reuse item 120. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "While Victoria Square looks a little unkempt, it is still a place of beauty".