28 February 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-01-28-AroundChristchurch-IMG_0015 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
28 February 2012. File reference: CCL-2012-01-28-AroundChristchurch-IMG_0010 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
A photograph of workers in a crane-raised platform above the Knox Church on the corner of Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street.
An amphitheatre in Victoria Square where water from the Avon River has overflowed. In the background, the Crowne Plaza can be seen.
The badly-damaged Strategy building on Victoria Street. The outer walls on the bottom two stories have collapsed into the building below.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Corner of Salisbury and Victoria Streets. A 'Greening the Rubble' project. This has subsequently been removed".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Back view of 123 Victoria Street, which was formerly NZTA Offices and professional services firms".
View down Victoria Street, some buildings fenced off on the left and the Crown Plaza Hotel at the end of the street.
A photograph of workers inside a damaged building on Victoria Street. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Behind the Knox Church".
A photograph of workers inside a damaged building on Victoria Street. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Behind the Knox Church".
A photograph of workers inside a damaged building on Victoria Street. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Behind the Knox Church".
A photograph of workers in a crane-raised platform above the Knox Church on the corner of Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "PricewaterhouseCoopers building, Rendezvous Hotel/Pacific Tower and Forsyth Barr building from Victoria Street (telephoto photo)".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Bealey Avenue. The giant nibbler on Victoria Street seen through the arches of Knox Church".
A photograph of workers inside a damaged building on Victoria Street. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Behind the Knox Church".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "201 High Street".
A photograph of the earthquake damage to The Daily Bagel and Covent Fruit Centre on Victoria Street. The front wall of the second storey has collapsed, exposing the rooms inside.
The demolition of an apartment building on Peterborough Street. A long-reach excavator is being used to tear the building down.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Cafes and bars in Victoria Street. From left to right are Decadence, Kum Pun and Cruz".
A photograph of rubble outside Mod's Hair on Victoria Street. Earthquake damage can also be seen inside the building with bricks on the floor and hair products fallen off the shelves.
The Ferrier Fountain in front of the Town Hall. The fountain is no longer running and there are weeds in the water bed.
A photograph of a demolished building on Peterborough Street and Victoria Street. On the inner wall, a painting shows a woman with blonde hair sitting down. She has a scroll open in front of her, but she is looking away from it.
A photograph of a military armoured vehicle parked on the site of a demolished building.
An archaeological report compiled for New Zealand Historic Places Trust under the Historical Places Act 1993
An archaeological report compiled for New Zealand Historic Places Trust under the Historical Places Act 1993
An archaeological report compiled for New Zealand Historic Places Trust under the Historical Places Act 1993
An archaeological report compiled for New Zealand Historic Places Trust under the Historical Places Act 1993
A PDF copy of pages 152-153 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'The Arcades Project'. Drawings and Photos: Andrew Just, F3 Design, LIVS
Victoria Square, the slightly less famous cousin of nearby Cathedral Square was re-opened today following $7.5 million worth of earthquake repairs.
A photograph of Argosy House on Victoria Street with concrete blocks stacked in front. Scaffolding has been constructed on the footpath in front.