A story submitted by Julie to the QuakeStories website.
A photograph of the caption outside Jason Ware's public artwork 'Halfspace' on the corner of Madras Street and St Asaph Street.
A photograph of the earthquake-damaged Observatory tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. The photograph was taken using a cellphone camera. The top of the tower collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The rubble from the tower has been cleared and a tarpaulin has been placed over the top of the broken tower. Tyres have been placed on the tarpaulin to hold it down. A temporary roof has also been constructed over the tower to keep out the rain. Two vehicles are parked in front.
A house in Richmond being demolished. The back of the house has been demolished, and the back garden can be seen through the front windows. The photographer comments, "The end of 393 River Rd".
A photograph of a balance weight on the side of the lower end of the main tube from the Townsend Telescope. The weight and tube were damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of large cracks in the pavement in front of St Paul's School in Dallington. Liquefaction silt can also be seen. Police tape has been draped across the entrance of the building to the left.
A photograph of volunteers from the Wellington Emergency Management Office waiting to board a plane at Christchurch Airport.
A man inspects damage to his house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Andy Corbin checks his driveway and foundations".
A photograph contributed by Erin Harrington, a participant in the Understanding Place research project.
The twisted and broken Medway Street bridge. The photographer comments, "The twisted footbridge at the Medway St corner".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "38 Waygreen Avenue".
The dairy on the corner of Woodham and Gloucester Street. The top wall has collapsed onto the footpath, the hole covered by a tarpaulin. Road cones and fencing have been placed around the building.
A scan of page 38 of the Townsend Telescope Visitors' Book.
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Water feature, 38 Belleview Terrace".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Water feature, 38 Belleview Terrace".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Water feature, 38 Belleview Terrace".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Water feature, 38 Belleview Terrace".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Packing for EQC at 38 Belleview Terrace".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Packing for EQC at 38 Belleview Terrace".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Packing for EQC at 38 Belleview Terrace".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Packing for EQC at 38 Belleview Terrace".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Packing for EQC at 38 Belleview Terrace".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Packing for EQC at 38 Belleview Terrace".
A photograph of people jumping in a pile of soil that has been placed on a white sheet, as part of the launch event of Agropolis during FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.
A photograph of people jumping in a pile of soil that has been placed on a white sheet, as part of the launch event of Agropolis during FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.
A photograph of people jumping in a pile of soil that has been placed on a white sheet, as part of the launch event of Agropolis during FESTA 2013. Agropolis is an urban farm on the corner of High Street and Tuam Street. Organic waste from inner-city hospitality businesses is composted and used to grow food.
A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team and the New Zealand Police inspecting the Cherish Bridal and Formal Wear store on Montreal Street. Inside the store one of the ERT members is attempting to break through a wall.
A photograph of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team walking down Lichfield Street. Plastic fencing and road cones have been placed along both sides of the road as cordons. Behind the fences are piles of bricks and other rubble from the buildings above.
A photograph of the south side of High Street, taken from near the intersection of Manchester Street. The outer wall of the top storey of the Stranges Building has collapsed and the rubble has spilled onto the footpath below.
Interior damage in a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Revisiting our abandoned house. Cracked plaster".