A photograph of the earthquake damage to the second story of the Observatory tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. The front of the storey has collapsed, exposing the inside. A tarpaulin has been draped over the top and the roof of the building behind.
A building on St Asaph Street has been demolished, exposing the interior structure of the adjoining building. The photographer comments, "The building that this one was part of has been demolished and the join looks very much like the exterior walls of an Anglo-Saxon house. It has been exposed due to the demolition of damaged buildings after the Christchurch earthquake".
This week on the blog we’re sending you over to Pieces of the Past, an online exhibition we’ve curated as part of Beca Heritage Week here in Christchurch. The exhibition features the staff of Underground Overground Archaeology and their favourite … Continue reading →
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Andre Marchand at the site of the heritage building in Colombo Street that housed his business before the earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Andre Marchand at the site of the heritage building in Colombo Street that housed his business before the earthquake".
A crane on the Hereford Street side of the Arts Centre. Wire fencing has been placed along the road to keep people away.
The Rolleston Avenue face of the Arts Centre. The building has been cordoned off with wire fencing and road cones. One of the spires has been removed from the building and is resting safely on the footpath. Above, a crane can be seen.
The foundation stone removed from the Church Hall at 165 Papanui Road. The stone reads, "A.D.1902".
A photograph of the Christchurch Club on Worcester Street.
A photograph of the Christchurch Club on Worcester Street.
A photograph of the Christchurch Club on Worcester Street.
A photograph of the Christchurch Club on Worcester Street.
A photograph of the Christchurch Club on Worcester Street.
A photograph of the Christchurch Club on Worcester Street.
A photograph of cracks around a window of the Observatory tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. The cracks formed as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of cracks around a window of the Observatory tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. The cracks formed as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of cracks around a window of the Observatory tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. The cracks formed as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A company helping to demolish earthquake damaged buildings in Christchurch, has come to the rescue of the heritage-listed Peterborough Centre.
A poster which was prepared to go with the award application for the Canterbury Heritage Awards 2016.
A photograph of the Observatory tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. There are cracks in the masonry of the tower near where the two storeys join. The cracks formed as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of the damaged Christ Church Cathedral.
A photograph of the damaged Christ Church Cathedral.
A video of Dr Ann McEwan, architectural historian and heritage consultant, talking about the architectural details and significance of heritage buildings in Christchurch. The video includes discussion of the Provincial Chambers buildings, the MedLab building, and Eliza's Manor.
A photograph of the partially-demolished Christchurch Club on Worcester Street.
A photograph of the partially-demolished Christchurch Club on Worcester Street.
A photograph of the partially-demolished Christchurch Club on Worcester Street.
A photograph of the partially-demolished Christchurch Club on Worcester Street.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Christ Church Cathedral".
A photograph of the earthquake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral.
A photograph of the earthquake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral.