Launch function for the UC CEISMIC digital archive. From left, College of Arts Pro-Vice-Chancellor Ed Adelson, Former the Press editor Andrew Holden, Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, Associate Professor and UC CEISMIC Director Paul Millar, and CERA Chief Executive Roger Sutton.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Decorative flowers on the Bridge of Rembrance cordon with the Hotel Grand Chancellor and the Westpac building in the distance".
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 photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A view from Armagh Street looking south down New Regent Street. The partially-demolished Hotel Grand Chancellor can be seen in the distance".
A photograph of a crane working on the demolition of the Hotel Grand Chancellor. The photograph was taken from the car park of PAK'nSAVE on Moorhouse Avenue.
A photograph of the Hotel Grand Chancellor, visible over the roof of a tent in Latimer Square. There is a noticeable slump in the left side of the hotel.
The Hallensteins building on the corner of High and Cashel Streets. The building has been gutted and partially demolished.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "High Street".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "High Street".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "View from HSBC Tower".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Hereford Street".
A graphic describing the proposed demolition of the Hotel Grand Chancellor.
A written history of 161 Cashel Street, the Hotel Grand Chancellor.
Postgraduate studentwho went on an exchange to Oxford talking to Don Markwell, Warden of Rhodes House after the February earthquakes at a function with Vice Chancellor Rod Car and Vice Chancellor of the University of Oxford Andrew Hamilton to sign a Memorandum of Understand between the two Universities.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "High Street with the remains of the Hotel Grand Chancellor and the Holiday Inn and Westpac building (both under demolition)".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "High Street with the remains of the Hotel Grand Chancellor and the Holiday Inn and Westpac building (both under demolition). Manchester Street on the left".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Hotel Grand Chancellor viewed from Hereford Street. It is now hard to recognise with many of its exterior panels removed during the deconstruction process".
University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr speaking with UCSA President Kohan McNab and former Chancellor Rex Williams, inside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected in the UCSA car park to provide support for students in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Around them students have gathered to watch a local musician play. The student have spent the day clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr speaking with UCSA President Kohan McNab and former Chancellor Rex Williams, inside the UCSA's "Big Top" tent. The tent was erected in the UCSA car park to provide support for students in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Around them students have gathered to watch a local musician play. The student have spent the day clearing liquefaction from Christchurch properties as part of the Student Volunteer Army.
As for the demolition of the building, The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority deconstruction manager, Warwick Isaacs, says while it will be managed carefully, it is still risky.
A chart giving estimated costs for demolition of the Hotel Grand Chancellor.
Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr speaks at the UC CEISMIC digital archive launch.
A view of the Hotel Grand Chancellor through the Bridge of Remembrance.
The damaged Hotel Grand Chancellor, with a noticeable slump to one side.
Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr briefs staff in the C1 lecture theatre.
The damaged Hotel Grand Chancellor, with a noticeable slump to one side.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. Lincoln University Vice Chancellor Roger Field".
A photograph looking south down Manchester Street from the intersection with Armagh Street. The buildings along the left side of the street have been cordoned off with wire fencing. In the distance, the Rendezvous Hotel and Hotel Grand Chancellor can be seen.
An aerial photograph the Christchurch Central City. The photograph has been captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Hotel Grand Chancellor closely surrounded by the Westpac Building and the Holiday Inn".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Looking down Tattersalls Lane from Hereford Street with a concrete truck and pump delivering concrete to the 1st floor of the Hotel Grand Chancellor".