Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Detail of a photograph of the cathedral taken prior to the earthquakes.
A video about the removal of the dome of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on Barbadoes Street. The dome is being removed in order to take weight off the building and help stabilise the lower sections.
More than four years after the February 2011 earthquake devastated Christchurch's city centre, the rebuild in and around the iconic Cathedral Square has stalled.
Website dedicated to the reconstruction of the Cathedral damaged in the 2010 and 2011 Christchurch earthquakes.
Register Record for Cathedral Grammar School Main Block, 2 Chester Street West, Christchurch
Register Record for Regent Theatre Building (Former Royal Exchange), 39 Cathedral Square, Christchurch
8 Building Record Form for Cathedral Grammar Main Block, 2 Chester Street West, Christchurch
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 6 August 2013 entitled, "Captivating Cathedral".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 2 July 2013 entitled, "Canvas Cathedral?".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 13 February 2013 entitled, "Cardboard Cathedral".
Building Record Form for the former Lyttelton Times Building, 56 Cathedral Square, Christchurch
The Anglican church yesterday announced members of Canterbury's synod will now decide the earthquake damaged cathedral's future at its meeting in September.
Shows Christchurch's Anglican cathedral receiving extensive treatment including blood, ambulances, scaffold and signs reading 'save!' In the background Christchurch's Catholic Cathedral says it wants its share of attention as well. Context: The focus of repairing the Christchurch Anglican cathedral appeared to draw focus and resources from the equally historic and damaged Catholic Cathedral. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A video of interviews with members of the public about which option they prefer for the restoration of the ChristChurch Cathedral. The options considered are those unveiled by the Anglican Church: the restoration option which would restore the current cathedral; the traditional option which would reinterpret the original cathedral in modern materials; and the contemporary option which would create a new building featuring a lightweight timber frame, more glazing, and modern interiors.
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A path between the new Cashel Mall shopping area and Cathedral Square was opened this weekend and about 1000 people have gone through every hour. It's the first time this section of city has been open to the public since the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A protest sign painted on a fence shows an image of the cathedral spire and the words "Save + restore, stone by precious stone!" The photographer comments, "The Christchurch Cathedral got very badly damaged in the earthquake. It was being demolished down to a safe level before a major protest managed to stop it going too far. There is still an ongoing debate on what to do with the Cathedral. In the meantime a cardboard cathedral made out of a steel framework and massive toilet roll tubes is being constructed close by. This is to the right of the protest about the closure of Christchurch schools".
Both of Christchurch's big cathedrals were destroyed in the earthquakes. Their fates have been very different, and only one will rise again.
A man sits in front of two stained-glass windows inside the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, seen before the earthquakes.
The Dean of the Christchurch Cathedral says he's stepping down so he can better serve the city during the earthquake recovery.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Cathedral Grammar School Main Block.
Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. On the fence is a photograph of what the cathedral looked like before the earthquake.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Cathedral Grammar School Main Block.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Cathedral Grammar School Main Block.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Cathedral Grammar School Main Block.
A close up of damaged stonework of Christ Church Cathedral. A window has been boarded up on the north side of the cathedral.
A close up of damaged stonework of Christ Church Cathedral. A window has been boarded up on the north side of the cathedral.
Earthquake damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Workers are suspended from a crane above the remains of the dome.
Earthquake damage to the dome of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Stones have fallen from the wall supporting the dome.
Earthquake damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Workers are suspended from a crane above the remains of the dome.