Christchurch CBD
New Zealand
31 August 2011
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Demolition (Deconstruction) of the partially pancaked multi story car park above the old Smith City building. Taken from the Moorhouse-Colombo Street flyover.
Army personnel secure the cordon in the central city.
An aerial photograph of the Christchurch central city. The photograph has been captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Tall buildings of the central city with the Christ Church Cathedral in the middle".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Christchurch City Library in the CD shelving area".
Army personnel secure the cordon in the central city.
Army personnel secure the cordon in the central city.
Photos of the old Canterbury Public Library being demolished.
File reference: CCL-2011-09-29-librarydemolition06
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Photos of the old Canterbury Public Library being demolished.
File reference: CCL-2011-09-29-librarydemolition01
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Photos of the old Canterbury Public Library being demolished.
File reference: CCL-2011-09-29-librarydemolition07
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Photos of the old Canterbury Public Library being demolished.
File reference: CCL-2011-09-29-librarydemolition09
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Photos of the old Canterbury Public Library being demolished.
File reference: CCL-2011-09-29-librarydemolition10
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Photos of the old Canterbury Public Library being demolished.
File reference: CCL-2011-09-29-librarydemolition03
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Photos of the old Canterbury Public Library being demolished.
File reference: CCL-2011-09-29-librarydemolition04
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Photos of the old Canterbury Public Library being demolished.
File reference: CCL-2011-09-29-librarydemolition02
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Photos of the old Canterbury Public Library being demolished.
File reference: CCL-2011-09-29-librarydemolition08
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
An aerial photograph of the Christchurch Central City. The photograph has been captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Central city blocks bounded by Colombo Street, Hereford Street, Cashel Street and High Streets".
An aerial photograph of the Christchurch central city. The photograph has been captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Central city blocks bounded by Colombo Street, Hereford Street, Cashel Street and High Streets".
A photograph of central city buildings.
An aerial photograph of the Christchurch Central City. The photograph has been captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Central city blocks bounded by Colombo Street, Hereford Street, Cashel Street and High Street".
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".
A photograph of buildings in the central city.
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".
