A photograph of an earthquake-damaged building on the corner of Tuam and Colombo Streets. The brick wall on the top storey of the building has crumbled onto the footpath below and the windows on the bottom storey have been boarded up with plywood. Workers in a cherry picker and a crane-raised platform are working on the second storey. Wire fencing surrounds the building.
A photograph of an earthquake-damaged building on the corner of Tuam and Colombo Streets. The brick wall on the top storey of the building has crumbled onto the footpath below and the windows on the bottom storey have been boarded up with plywood. Workers in a cherry picker and a crane-raised platform are working on the second storey. Wire fencing surrounds the building.
An aerial photograph of the Copthorne Hotel on Colombo Street. The photograph has been captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "When the PricewaterhouseCoopers building is demolished, the Copthorne Central Hotel will be alone on the block".
A photograph of the earthquake-damaged buildings and rubble on Colombo Street near the intersection of St Asaph Street. The walls of the top storey of the buildings to the left have crumbled, and bricks and other rubble have fallen onto the footpath and road below. Wire fencing and police tape have been placed across the street as a cordon.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a group of shops on Colombo Street near the intersection of Kilmore Street. Large sections of the top storeys of the buildings have collapsed. Most of the bricks and other rubble have been cleared from the footpath. USAR codes have been spray-painted on many of the shops' windows. The closest store has been demolished and the rubble has been cleared away.
An aerial photograph of the Christchurch Central City. The photograph has been captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Central city blocks bounded by Colombo Street, Hereford Street, Cashel Street and High Streets".
A photograph of a volunteer from the Wellington Emergency Management Office inspecting The Painted Room on Colombo Street. The roof of the building has caved in and can be seen inside the building through the smashed windows. The front facade has begun to peel away at the right. Wire fencing and tape has been used to create a cordon around the building.
A photograph of signs in the front door of the Bai Yok restaurant on Colombo Street. One of the sign reads, "Closed, Will Return". No time or date has been added to the sign. A ripped yellow sticker stuck to the glass indicates that the access to the building is restricted. The Phanyou Family have also taped a piece of paper to the door with their contact numers.
A photograph of an earthquake-damaged building on the corner of Colombo Street and St Asaph Street. The walls of the top storey of the building have crumbled, and bricks and other rubble have fallen onto the footpath and road below. In the background are many other earthquake-damaged buildings. Wire fencing and police tape have been placed across the street as a cordon.
A photograph of a sign taped to the lamp post in front of Sonya Smith Atelier on Colombo Street. The sign reads, "Danger, keep out, restricted area". A yellow sticker on the front door also indicates that access to the building is restricted. A handwritten sign on the door reads, "Cannot open safely until structure is checked. Please ring Sonya if needing any more assistance. Sonya. Keep safe".
A photograph of a sign taped to the lamp post in front of Sonya Smith Atelier on Colombo Street. The sign reads, "Danger, keep out, restricted area". A yellow sticker on the front door also indicates that access to the building is restricted. A handwritten sign on the door reads, "Cannot open safely until structure is checked. Please ring Sonya if needing any more assistance. Sonya. Keep safe".
A photograph looking south down Colombo Street from the intersection of Gloucester Street. In the distance a crane is hanging over Cathedral Square. Below the crane is a pile of rubble from the partially-demolished tower of ChristChurch Cathedral. To the right is a smaller crane and a steel structure which will be used to brace the front of the Cathedral.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Inside Ballantynes, taken with a long lens from the doorway, Colombo Street".
A film being projected onto the wall of a building at the Gap Filler site at 832 Colombo Street
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The demolition of the Grand Chancellor Hotel from Cashel Street near Colombo Street".
A photograph submitted by Tui to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "‘Reflection of ChCh’ Colombo St".
A film being projected onto the wall of a building at the Gap Filler site at 832 Colombo Street
An aerial photograph of the central city blocks bounded by Colombo Street, Hereford Street, Cashel Street, and High Street.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Inside Ballantynes, taken with a long lens from the doorway, Colombo Street".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Shingle laid on Colombo Street to protect the street from digger tracks".
A film being projected onto the wall of a building at the Gap Filler site at 832 Colombo Street
A film being projected onto the wall of a building at the Gap Filler site at 832 Colombo Street
A film being projected onto the wall of a building at the Gap Filler site at 832 Colombo Street
A film being projected onto the wall of a building at the Gap Filler site at 832 Colombo Street
A photograph of a building being demolished. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "753-757 Colombo Street".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A partially-demolished building on the corner of Gloucester and Colombo Streets".
A film being projected onto the wall of a building at the Gap Filler site at 832 Colombo Street
A film being projected onto the wall of a building at the Gap Filler site at 832 Colombo Street
The Gap Filler logo on a wire fence next to at Gap Filler's first project at 832 Colombo Street.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Union Centre Building on the corner of Colombo and Armagh Streets".