Pigeons sit on the remains of one of the tallest buildings in Christchurch that was 95% demolished two or three years ago. The basement (now filled with water) and the columns remain.
Demolished due to damage from the Christchurch 2011 earthquake.
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Central Police Station, Hereford Street".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Central Police Station, Hereford Street".
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Photo taken by G. Coster
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
A map showing the locations of proposed developments in the central city.
Damage to a building in the central city.
Damage to a building in the central city.
A photograph of buildings in the central city.
Damage to a building in the central city.
A partially-demolished building in the central city.
Damage to a building in the central city.
Damage to a building in the central city.
Damage to a building in the central city.
A partially-demolished building in the central city.
Damage to a building in the central city.
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Bradley Nuttall building, over police wall. Central city".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Bradley Nuttall building, over police wall. Central city".
A map showing areas of the central city where brothels will be allowed.
File Reference: CCL-CE-2013-09-30-EQNZ-2010.JPG
Photo taken by G. Coster
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
File Reference: CCL-CE-2013-09-30-EQNZ-2010.JPG
Photo taken by G. Coster
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
File Reference: CCL-CE-2013-09-30-EQNZ-2010.JPG
Photo taken by G. Coster
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Damaged buildings on Manchester Street, the facades of which have fallen into the street. The Grand Chancellor can be seen in the background. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Central city, Grand Chancellor at back".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Snow in the central city red zone".
Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Extensive damage can be seen on the north-west and south-west corners of the building.
Damaged buildings on Manchester Street, the facades of which have fallen into the street. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD".
A small tower on top of a roof in the Arts Centre. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Arts Centre".
Damage to a house in Richmond. The foundation is cracked, and a gap is visible between the foundation and the house. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Broken foundations, River Rd".
The clock tower at the Arts Centre supported by steel and wooden bracing to prevent further damage. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Arts Centre".
People look through the cordon fencing on the Bridge of Remembrance. The Grand Chancellor can be seen through the arch of the bridge. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Grand Chancellor Hotel through the Bridge of Remembrance".
A crane sits beside the badly damaged Cranmer Courts building. The corner tower has collapsed. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Cranmer Courts, Montreal St".