A photograph of USAR codes spray-painted on the front windows of Peaches and Cream on Manchester Street.
Photo of Environment Canterbury on Kilmore Street, Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
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Corcoron French Lawyers on Williams Street in Kaiapoi. Liquefaction has caused the building to sink on the right side. This is shown by the fence which now sits at an angle. The building occupiers have now moved to 17 Sewell Street, a sign on the door saying "Corcoron French Lawyers, We have moved to temporary premises, 17 Sewell Street, Opposite Kaiapoi Community Centre".
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Cranmer Courts on the corner of Montreal and Kilmore Streets. The top of the closest gable has broken and is now covered in a tarpaulin. In the distance, a chimney has also been removed. Wire fencing and road cones have been placed around the building as a cordon.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the a gable of the Cranmer Courts on the corner of Kilmore and Montreal Street. Wooden bracing has been used to hold the rest of the stones together, and neon tape has been wrapped around the other gables to help keep them secure during aftershocks.
People walk along Tuam Street carrying bags and boxes. Brick dust covers the street where fallen bricks have been cleared, and on the left emergency tapes cordons off Manchester Street. The photographer comments, "This was taken shortly after the 4th September earthquake. Police allowed us free access past the cordon and simply advised us to watch out for falling masonry. The access situation was much different after the February aftershock".
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the a gable of the Cranmer Courts on the corner of Kilmore and Montreal Street. Wooden bracing has been used to hold the rest of the stones together, and neon tape has been wrapped around the other gables to help keep them secure during aftershocks.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Cranmer Courts on the corner of Montreal and Kilmore Streets. Two chimneys have been removed from the building and placed on the footpath in front. Various pieces of fallen masonry can also be seen on the footpath. Wire fencing and road cones have been placed around the building as a cordon.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Country Theme store on the corner of Manchester and St Asaph Street. Parts of the bricks walls have crumbled. Most of the bricks have been cleared from the footpath. Steel fences and road cones have been placed around the building as a cordon.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Asko Design building on Victoria Street. The top of the facade has crumbled and fallen into the street, taking the awning with it. The side wall has also collapsed, exposing the inside of the building. Wire fencing and tape have been used to cordon the buildings off.
The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down. Angus Donaldson copy service. This has moved down the road on Colombo Street. It is now sharing the premises with Penny Lane Records. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the qu...
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Zest have reopened on the corner of Lichfield and Manchester Streets after their High Street store was earthquake-damaged".
Damage to the footpath and curbing on Charles Street in Kaiapoi. The curb has slumped next to the sump, causing cracking and the displacement of tiles.
A photograph of Kims Restaurant on Colombo Street with a damaged gable. The bricks have broken from the wall and fallen inside the building.
A photograph of the Devon Hotel on Armagh Street with cordon tape draped across the front. The closest chimney is cracked.
A photograph of Argosy House on Victoria Street with concrete blocks stacked in front. Scaffolding has been constructed on the footpath in front.
Photo of Environment Canterbury on Kilmore Street, Christchurch taken by Paul Gofton, 6 September 2010.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Building inspectors look at the Octagon restaurant on corner of Worcester Street and Manchester Street".
A photograph of an orange stickered house on Kilmore Street. The orange sticker indicates that the building can only be entered for short periods.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Building inspectors look at the Octagon restaurant on corner of Worcester Street and Manchester Street".
A photograph of the Pills for Thrills building on Worcester Street which suffered damage from a fire caused by the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
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