Photos taken in Lyttelton following the February 22 earthquake. File reference: CCL-2011-05-24--Loons-LYP1120499 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
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Probing for water leaks File Ref: CCL-2011-03-17-St Albans-IMG_0391 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Etcetcera collectibles and cafe File Ref: CCL-2011-03-17-St Albans-IMG_0384 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Etcetcera collectibles and cafe File Ref: CCL-2011-03-17-St Albans-IMG_0383 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Wooden villa going strong. File Ref: CCL-2011-03-17-St Albans-IMG_0381 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Etcetc collectibles and cafe File Ref: CCL-2011-03-17-St Albans-IMG_0385 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Monavale, a publicly owned heritage building and gardens - can't see it surviving this one.
The junction was finally opened to cross traffic just before Christmas.
Photo taken Jan 2011.
This apartment building was across the street from our old flat. Now it's an empty lot.
Took this back in September after the Canterbury quake - gives a different perspective on how powerful this really was.
Sadly the Chapel has been badly damaged in the magnitude 6.3 earthquake that hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. See below. The Rose Historic Chapel formerly St Mary’s Convent Chapel is the sole survivor of a group of heritage buildings in Christchurch that once comprised the St Mary’s Convent complex for the Sisters of Mercy in North Colombo St...
Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) Tournament partners have reluctantly announced that Christchurch will be unable to host the seven matches currently scheduled to be played at the AMI/Lancater Park Stadium in Christchurch. This follows a detailed assessing of damage to the Stadium, grounds and infrastructure caused by the 6.3 magnitude earthquake ...
Tilers tattoo outside Ambrose Heal File Ref: CCL-2011-03-17-St Albans-IMG_0386 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Miss Feaver florist on Hills Road File Ref: CCL-2011-03-17-St Albans-IMG_0390 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Miss Feaver Florist on Hills Road File Ref: CCL-2011-03-17-St Albans-IMG_0389 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Revealed after the SoulFood Cafe building was demolished
An additional treat - ice cream, sunshine and the Akaroa Mail. Photos taken in Diamond Harbour Library on May 24, 2011 following the February 22 earthquake. File reference: CCL-2011-05-24-Diamond Harbour-After-The-Earthquake-IMG_13 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
After the liquefaction has been cleaned up we have piles of the stuff on our streets waiting for the council to pick it up. This little Gnome is obviously doing its bit as Christchurch cleans up after the 6.3 magnitude quake 22 February 2011.
Showing Ruben Blades (top-right section of image) on the corner of Lichfield and Manchester Streets after the 6.3 quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011 and the building being demolished along with many others. This image also shows the remains of the very heavy snow fall we had on Monday 25 July 2011. The centre of the city is still cordoned o...
The old Christchurch Railway Station Clock Tower was damaged during the 7.1 magnitude quake on 4 September 2010 and was braced by the wooden sleeve until repaired. However, although the sleeve did its job during the 6.3 magnitude quake on 22 February 2011, the lower part of the tower started to break away.
Much of the CBD is still cordoned off and without power (as you should be able to spot) as a result of the damage caused by February's deadly earthquake. This photo clearly shows the extent of the lean that the Hotel Grand Chancellor is now on. Apparently it is out by 1m at the top leaning east. Demolition will start about mid June and is expec...
When I find myself in times of trouble Mother Mary comes to me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be. And in my hour of darkness She is standing right in front of me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be. Let it be, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be. Lennon/McCartney - The Beatles
Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings after the 6.3 magnitude quake hit Christchurch 22 Feburary 2011. This small cluster of historic buildings in central Christchurch are treasured by the city, both for their historical importance and their beauty. Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings (1858 to 1865) were designed by Benjamin Mountfort, C...
To those silent sentinels, the guardians of the night, who insured our peaceful homes and sheltered our children from fright. We give our thanks and praise for the sacrifice they bore, and pledge always to remember their gift of service in war. Gerard A. Geiger March 23, 1996
A view after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Monsters in the Rafters You have no right to do this. Build me up Just to break me down. I wonder how you feel As I lie here alone. Fighting the monsters In my mind. Beyond the rafters Of the unknown. From a poem by Pinkieswear
former site of sweet shop, Christchurch City Mission charity shop and Soul Food Cafe
Note the innovative use of hay bales on the left side of the image.
Coffee break before more checking on leaking water mains. File Ref: CCL-2011-03-17-St Albans-IMG_0375 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.