Digital Photograph: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament demolition

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One digital photograph showing the demolition of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. A digger arm and nibbler claw can be seen in the photograph removing stone from the exterior, intact columns and ionic column capitals can be seen inside. Taken by the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch in September 2020.

Column capital: Ionic

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One limestone column capital, Ionic style. Leaf design on the volutes/scrolls. Salvaged during the demolition of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Barbadoes Street, Christchurch.

Digital Photograph: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament partially demolished

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One digital photograph showing the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament partially demolished. The interior is visible and lined with intact columns. Taken by photographer Helen McLeod in October 2020.

Digital Photograph: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament interior during dem…

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One digital photograph showing the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament interior during demolition. The nave columns are still intact but debris lines the floor. Taken by photographer Helen McLeod in November 2020.

Digital Photograph: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament exterior angels sal…

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One digital photograph showing a crane arm and workers in a cage during the salvage of the exterior angels from atop the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The large intact columns at the entrance of the Cathedral can be seen in the photograph. Taken by the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch in September 2020.