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BeckerFraserPhotos July 2011 photograph 210
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of salvaged building materials from the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church at 163 Papanui Road.
BeckerFraserPhotos July 2011 photograph 213
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a foundation stone from the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church at 163 Papanui Road. The stone reads, "AD 1894".
BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 2252
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "230 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch".
BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 2251
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "230 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch".
BeckerFraserPhotos May 2011 photograph 0296
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Christchurch Club, 154 Worcester Street".
Photograph by Paul Corliss 1350
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a detail of damage to the Music Centre of Christchurch.
BeckerFraserPhotos July 2011 photograph 215
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church at 163 Papanui Road.
Photograph by Paul Corliss 1351
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a detail of damage to the Music Centre of Christchurch.
BeckerFraserPhotos April 2011 photograph 081
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Damage to the Christchurch School of Music building. The gable on the building has crumbled and bricks can be seen along the ground.
Refugee and Philanthropist – Hyman Marks and the Christchurch Hospital, 18…
Articles, Lost Christchurch
In Christchurch Hospital’s busy, twenty first century entrance foyer, patients, staff and visitors hurry past a distinguished man immortalised in bronze. These days, many do not have time to …
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Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Monavale, a publicly owned heritage building and gardens - can't see it surviving this one.
Christchurch Arts Centre
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
For Best View Press"L" All 23 Arts Centre heritage buildings received significant damage in the earthquake and its subsequent aftershocks, and all have been issued with a red “Unsafe” placard. As a result of the magnitude of this damage, the Arts Centre Trust Board— the body charged with ensuring this iconic precinct is preserved and pr...
List of historic building to be destroyed grows
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The reality of just how many historic buildings will be lost to the Christchurch earthquake is now becoming apparent with Civil Defence adding another 123 buildings to the demolition list.
Doyle, Martin, 1956-: Could the wrecking ball be used on structures OUTSID…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Text reads 'Could the wrecking ball be used on structures outside Christchurch?' The cartoon shows Minister for the Reconstruction of Christchurch Gerry Brownlee as the wrecking ball on a crane; he says 'let the fun begin'. To one side is a large house crowded with people which represents 'the welfare state' and is surrounded by a barrier on which are printed the words 'Fiscal emergency'. Context - Gerry Brownlee is seen by many as rather too quick to demolish heritage buildings in his rush to rebuild Christchurch. The wrecking ball idea also suggests that the National government is likely to wreck the welfare state in its efforts to sort out economic problems. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Down Town from High Street
Articles, Lost Christchurch
The pace of town appears leisurely as pedestrians meander across High Street, while several trams slowly move past them c. 1929. There are a large number of men on they bicycles – perhaps th…
BeckerFraserPhotos July 2011 photograph 216
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church at 163 Papanui Road.
Observatory Tower Photograph 02
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of cracks in the masonry of the Observatory tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. The cracks formed as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Observatory Tower Photograph 27
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the rubble of the Observatory tower in the South Quad of the Christchurch Arts Centre. The tower collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake. A digger was used to clear the rubble away from the building.
Observatory Tower Photograph 12
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A photograph of parts of the Townsend Telescope recovered from the rubble of the Observatory tower. The telescope was housed in the tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. It was severely damaged when the tower collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Observatory Tower Photograph 28
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the rubble of the Observatory tower in the South Quad of the Christchurch Arts Centre. The tower collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake. A digger was used to clear the rubble away from the building. In the foreground is Chris Whitty, Site Manager of the Christchurch Arts Centre.
Opening of the Boating Season, Avon River
Articles, Lost Christchurch
The wide stretches of the Avon River provided a suitable stretch of water for rowing to become a major sport and past time for Christchurch residents. The Canterbury Rowing Club was formed in 1861 …
Observatory Tower Photograph 13
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A close-up photograph of parts of the Townsend Telescope recovered from the rubble of the Observatory tower. The telescope was housed in the tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. It was severely damaged when the tower collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Observatory Tower Photograph 34
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the bottom storey of the Observatory tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. Rubble from the top two storeys of the tower has spilled into the courtyard in front of the tower. A digger was used to clear the rubble away from the building.
Observatory Tower Photograph 18
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the second story of the Observatory tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. The front of the storey has collapsed, exposing the inside. A tarpaulin has been draped over the top and the roof of the building behind.
BeckerFraserPhotos March 2011 photograph 184
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A crane on the Hereford Street side of the Arts Centre. Wire fencing has been placed along the road to keep people away.
BeckerFraserPhotos March 2011 photograph 182
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The Rolleston Avenue face of the Arts Centre. The building has been cordoned off with wire fencing and road cones. One of the spires has been removed from the building and is resting safely on the footpath. Above, a crane can be seen.
BeckerFraserPhotos July 2011 photograph 218
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The foundation stone removed from the Church Hall at 165 Papanui Road. The stone reads, "A.D.1902".
Observatory Tower Photograph 08
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of cracks around a window of the Observatory tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. The cracks formed as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Observatory Tower Photograph 04
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of cracks around a window of the Observatory tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. The cracks formed as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Observatory Tower Photograph 06
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of cracks around a window of the Observatory tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. The cracks formed as a result of the 4 September 2010 earthquake.