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Koen Broekema's Photograph 145

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A brick building supported by shipping containers on Colombo Street. The side wall of the building has been revealed by the demolition of the adjoining building. Security fences have been placed around the building to restrict access.

Poetica Urban Poetry Project Photograph 3

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A photograph of the Poetica Urban Poetry wall. Details of the opening event are chalked on the wall.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 562

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Cordon fencing on Colombo Street. People are walking along the fence to have a look at the damaged buildings and demolition sites. The upper storeys of a building have partially collapsed.

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath, 2011:02:23 07:03:49

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. Damaged stone church on the corner of Colombo and Brougham Streets".

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath, 2011:02:23 07:01:16

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. Damaged stone church on the corner of Colombo and Brougham Streets".

Christchurch Press Image: Carys Monteath, 2011:02:23 07:02:29

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage from the February 22nd earthquake in Christchurch. Damaged stone church on the corner of Colombo and Brougham Streets".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:06 13:54:38

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. Patients queue at the 24 hour surgery on Colombo Street. Reception staff member Deborah Cherry on the job".

Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:09:06 13:55:22

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. Patients queue at the 24 hour surgery on Colombo Street. Reception staff member Deborah Cherry on the job".

The Dominion Post Image: Phil Reid 2011:03:01 13:50:54

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "A piece of rock from the Sydenham Historic Church under his arm. The church was demolished on the corner of Colombo and Brougham Streets".

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1895

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Damage to a building on Colombo Street. Scaffolding has been constructed across the front and it has a blue and yellow tarp to protect it from the rain.

Archaeological Report on 558A-556A Colombo Street

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An archaeological report compiled for New Zealand Historic Places Trust under the Historical Places Act 1993

Poetica Urban Poetry Project Photograph 5

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A photograph of volunteers painting the Poetica Urban Poetry wall.

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 13:48:24

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Colombo Street north of the Town Hall".

Christchurch Mail Image: Luke Thomas 2010:10:05 13:08:04

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Safe distance. A police officer patrols Colombo Street in Sydenham, by the devastated Ascot Electronics Service Centre".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 13:43:46

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. View of the Cathedral from Colombo Street".

Film in the Gap Photograph 1

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A photograph of a chalkboard painted on the wall of a building. The chalkboard advertises upcoming Gap Filler events. A woman is chalking a message on the wall.

Film in the Gap Photograph 2

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A photograph of people watching a film projected on the side of a building. The outdoor cinema was part of Gap Filler's 'Film in the Gap' project.

Film in the Gap Photograph 8

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A photograph of people watching a film projected on the side of a building. The outdoor cinema was part of Gap Filler's 'Film in the Gap' project.

Film in the Gap Photograph 9

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A photograph of children running across the site of Gap Filler's 'Film in the Gap' project. On the wall behind them is a chalkboard advertising upcoming events.

Alfred Preece’s Cyclists’ Exchange, Cashel and Colombo Street Corner

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Alfred Ernest Lyttelton Preece was born in Christchurch, the only son of Hannah and Thomas, who ran a auctioneering and produce business. Hannah and Thomas, a native of Worcester, had come to New Z…

I'll be Wearing a Black Mack

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A digitally manipulated image of a black truck parked outside the Bus Exchange building on Colombo Street. The photographer comments, "Life is always full of surprises".

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1737

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Detail of the TimeZone window on Colombo Street. On it are posters from pre-quake, and damage is evident by the faded pink batts seen through the window. Damage to buildings across the street are also reflected in the window.

Stand Your Ground Photograph 2

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A photograph of dancers performing in Stand Your Ground. A film is being projected onto the wall behind the dancers.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1903

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Detail of the fence around the 'Ark of Hope' by Wongi Wilson in Sydenham Square, corner of Brougham and Colombo Streets. On it is a poem by John O'Donohue.

Edwardian and Elegant Working Class Sydenham c.1912

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Marking Time in Sydenham In 1912, the impressive Sydenham Post Office stood as a sentinel on the busy corner of Colombo and Brougham Streets. It was a huge post office which served a large communit…

Info Gap Photograph 8

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A photograph of part of the display structure for the Info Gap temporary outdoor display space. The structure is sitting behind the Gap Filler headquarters in Sydenham.