The Cathedral
More well known as the Government Life building - too be demolished.
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The South New Brighton Domain jetty into the Avon-Heathcote Estuary. A new jetty replaced an older one about 6-8 years ago, then the earthquakes happened! Before the earthquakes it was straight and level and open!
Is it to "ward" off evil spirits?.
Looking across to the Town Hall. Will it stay or will it go?
Verandah roof of former Central Library on left. Rubble is from the former Farmers building and carpark.
20130827_2621_1D3-47 Looking towards Cathedral Square Where once were buildings! From the corner of Armagh Street and Oxford Terrace. #4147
20130808_2298_1D3-40 New Brighton bridge Eighty years and then the damage was done. Result of the earthquake on 22/02/11. #4076
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrameny aka Christchurch Basilica
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20130827_2654_1D3-24 Corner Colombo/Hereford Street, Christchurch The same view as the previous photo. Building demolished after the earthquake of 2011! #4156
20130808_2296_1D3-40 New Brighton bridge Prior to the earthquakes the stone wall at right was near road level. Now it is about 1.5m (4-5ft) lower. #4075
20130808_2288_1D3-40 Awaiting demoloition Two relatively new town houses in the Bexley "Red Zone". Awaiting demolition due to severe land problems. Have been vandalised. #4073
Nearly 80 40 foot containers (most two high) protect Wakefield Avenue in Sumner from further rock falls. Behind these (to the left) are houses, church, bowling club, RSA (Returned Servicemens Association) and other community buildings that have been isolated now for nearly two years now. On the right upper third boundary (just behind two stand a...
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Due to earthquake damage.
Haha! This is the day before Mainzeal (see sign on fence at left) announced they had gone into receivership owing millions to the banks and sub-contractors like Smiths whose equipment is here.
The site of the Robert Falcon Scott statue. Here is what it looked like before (lining up ICE from POLICE on the Police building) www.flickr.com/photos/johnstewartnz/5921425414/in/set-721...
20130827_2645_1D3-24 Colombo and Armagh corner What was one of the busier intersection pre earthquakes! #4150