Photographs of the Brick Art unveiling, Greening the Rubble, on the former Asko site - corner of Victoria and Salisbury Streets, Christchurch
8 February 2011.
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
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A photograph of a block of damaged shops on the corner of Gloucester Street and Woodham Road. The top of the façade has crumbled. The bricks have fallen to the ground and taken the awnings with them. Wire fencing has been placed around the buildings as a cordon. Signs on the fences indicated that the T Bakery and Red Chilli are open.
A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office in a van.
A photograph of a man in a high-visibility vest guarding a cordon at the intersection of Montreal and Gloucester Street. In the background, a "Luxury Mobile Flushing Toilet" can be seen.
A photograph of piles of bricks from earthquake-damaged buildings along the side of a road in Christchurch.
A photograph of members of the New Zealand Police in high-visibility vests and hard hats walking down Barbadoes Street. In the distance, a dome of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament can be seen.
A photograph of Mayor Bob Parker speaking on a phone in the restaurant and bar in the Christchurch Art Gallery. The Art Gallery served as the headquarters for the Civil Defence after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of members of Civil Defence and other organisations helping with the emergency response to the Canterbury earthquakes. They are standing on the corner of Montreal and Gloucester Streets outside the Christchurch Art Gallery. The Art Gallery served as the headquarters for the Civil Defence after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of residents walking down London Street in Lyttelton. In the background, the earthquake damage to the Ground Culinary Centre can be seen as well as a number of cordon fences.
A photograph of an excavator demolishing a building on Armagh Street.
A photograph of a paste up of a child holding a sign which reads, "It mite be a bit broke here but it ain't Haiti".
A photograph of the Windsor Private Hotel on Armagh Street with police tape draped around the building. A red sticker on the door indicates that the building is unsafe to enter.
A photograph of women sewing felt badges outside the Christchurch City Library in Lyttelton. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.
A photograph of a poster at the Christchurch City Council Emergency Operations Centre at Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre in Somerfield. The poster outlines the process for new volunteers.
A photograph of an earthquake damaged house in Christchurch. USAR codes have been spray painted on the front wall. A red sticker in the window indicates that the building is unsafe to enter.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Cranmer Centre on the corner of Montreal and Armagh Streets. The front wall of the building has crumbled, and the bricks have spilt onto the pavement below.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the former Canterbury Public Library on the corner of Hereford Street and Cambridge Terrace. The bricks in the corner of the building have crumbled and masonry can be seen on the footpath below. Wire fences have been placed around the building as a cordon.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to The Volcano Café on London Street. The brick wall on the left side of the building has crumbled, and the bricks have spilt onto the footpath. A red sticker on the door indicates that the building is no longer safe to enter. Plywood has been used to board up the windows and wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.
A photograph of paper hearts with inspirational quotes pegged to a cordon fence. In the background, rubble from an earthquake demolished building can be seen. The hearts read, "'No matter what, no matter where, it's always home if love is there.' P.L. Berger" and "'All the word is full of suffering; it is also full of overcoming.' Helen Keller".
A photograph of a volunteer from Wellington Regional Emergency Management placing items in the back of a van. The van has a small kitchen in the back.
A photograph of a temporary welfare headquarters set up by Civil Defence.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Knox Church on the corner of Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street. The gable wall has crumbled, and the bricks have spilt onto the footpath in front. USAR codes have been spray painted on the walls.
A photograph of cracks along a street in Christchurch. A road cone has been placed over a crack as a warning for road users.
A photograph of members of the New Zealand Army sitting on a couch made out of a mattress and base as they guard a cordon in Christchurch. A cat has come to say hello.
A photograph of a Royal New Zealand Air Force aeroplane at the Air Movements Terminal in Christchurch.
A photograph of workers in high-visibility vests and hard hats walking down London Street. In the distance, two more workers can be seen behind cordon fences.
A photograph of a makeshift café set up by Lyttelton Coffee Co outside the Christchurch City Council in Lyttelton.
A photograph of women sewing felt badges outside the Christchurch City Library in Lyttelton. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.
A photograph of a temporary Recovery Assistance Centre set up in the Sydenham Community Centre on Hutcheson Street. To the right, a line of portaloos can be seen.
A photograph of a volunteer from Wellington Regional Emergency Management in a van. The van has a small kitchen in the back.
