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Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 531
Images, UC QuakeStudies
The end gable of the Library Chambers has crumbled, and the area has been cordoned off with fencing and cones. In the background is the new Christchurch City Council's Civic Offices.
Catholic Basilica – The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Articles, Lost Christchurch
For the first Catholics in Christchurch, the purchasing of land within the city boundaries was met with great difficulty. Their first hurdle was to secure land from the Anglican dominated hierarchy…
Christchurch’s First Town Hall, High Street
Articles, Lost Christchurch
During the year 1857, developments moved closer towards making colonial Christchurch a working city. The Bridle Path opening in March, provided emigrants direct access to and from Lyttelton, on a s…
From Cabstand Corner to Triangle Corner 1884 – 2011
Articles, Lost Christchurch
1884 Outside the City Hotel, a stream of Hackney and Hansom cabs wait for fares at ‘Cabstand Corner’ (later known as the ‘Triangle’.) The year is 1884 and it appears t…
A Lady’s Impressions of Christchurch, 1909
Articles, Lost Christchurch
“Of all the beautiful places in New Zealand – Christchurch is one of the prettiest. As the metropolis of the Canterbury province, the city has been built in the old Elizabethan style, …
The Chief Post Office
Articles, Lost Christchurch
The moving of the Post Office from Market Square to its new site in Cathedral Square, was a significant development in Cathedral Square’s importance in Christchurch business and city life. Th…
BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 0276
Images, UC QuakeStudies
An aerial photograph of the Christchurch City Council Civic Offices and surrounding buildings. The photograph has been captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The River Avon runs through this photograph and marks the western edge of the red zone".
WEMO ERT Set 1 - March 2011 - Photograph 115
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a pile of twisted steel reinforcement and other rubble at the entrance to the Smiths City car park on Dundas Street. In the background a section of the collapsed car park has not been demolished yet. Many cars are still parked on the top floor.
BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 0303
Images, UC QuakeStudies
An aerial photograph of the Farmers car park on Gloucester Street with Victoria Park to the north and the Canterbury Provincial Council Chambers to the west.
Umut Akguzel Photograph 332
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a sign attached to a fence in the central city. The sign indicates that visitors must adhere to a list of safety checks and regulations before entering the site.
The Southland Times Image: Robyn Edie 2011:02:25 13:05:37
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Arnold and Joy Pohio of Kaiapoi, north of Christchurch, speak of their son Joseph Pohio 40 yrs, who was killed during the earthquake while in the central city."
Some small businesses back but face struggle
Audio, Radio New Zealand
As businesses in Christchurch start to think about what, if any, help they can expect from the government following Tuesday's devastating earthquake, some small businesses around the city are starting to reopen.
BeckerFraserPhotos April 2011 photograph 182
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A view of the Hereford Street bridge, looking east over the Avon River. Wire fencing has been placed at the entrance to the bridge, indicating the edge of the central city cordon.
BeckerFraserPhotos December 2011 photograph 0338
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An aerial photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The centre of the city with the Christ Church Cathedral in the middle. Worcester can also be seen, sandwiched between Gloucester and Hereford Streets".
WEMO ERT Set 3 - February 2011 - Photograph 064
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph an Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team standing next to car inside a building in the Christchurch city centre. The car is a 1968 Plymouth Road Runner Super Bee.
Fire Eats Out Best Block of Christchurch 1908
Articles, Lost Christchurch
On the evening of February 7th, 1908 the headlines in the Star ‘screamed out’ A DISASTROUS FIRE, HUGE OUTBREAK IN THE CITY, CENTRAL BLOCK DEVASTATED, DAMAGE AMOUNTS TO HUNDREDS OF THOUS…
Sharing Memories
Articles, Lost Christchurch
In response to the loss of our inner city of Christchurch, we were inspired to create this website, Lost Christchurch, as a freely accessible archive of photographs, social history and memories of …
Christchurch Cathedral Damage
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
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Christchurch Cathedral Damage
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Christchurch Cathedral Damage
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US Embassy Photograph 72
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Members of the New Zealand Fire Service and USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) shaking hands outside the Christchurch City Fire Station on Kilmore Street. DART travelled to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake to help out in the relief efforts.
WEMO ERT Set 1 - March 2011 - Photograph 113
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a member of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team standing on Dundas Street near the Smiths City car park. In the background several crushed cars have been removed from the car park and stacked on the road.
Rebekah Rogers WEMO Photograph 045
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a pile of liquefaction and other rubble on the side of a residential road in Christchurch. The material has been removed from a property and placed on the road for the Christchurch City Council to collect. A road cone has been placed next to the pile to warn road users of its presence.
WEMO ERT Set 1 - March 2011 - Photograph 114
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of the partially-demolished Smiths City car park, taken from Dundas Street. The front section of the car park has mostly been cleared, though there is still a scattering of rubble and steel reinforcement. The back section has collapsed, but the floors are largely intact, with many cars still parked on the top floor.
Christchurch, NZ - Cashel Mall Restart
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The CBD is slowly being opened up and this is the post - earthquake result of Cashel Mall. A vibrant, fresh look with high end shopping in colourful container shops. A really good step forward for the city.
Christchurch, NZ - Cashel Mall Restart
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The CBD is slowly being opened up and this is the post - earthquake result of Cashel Mall. A vibrant, fresh look with high end shopping in colourful container shops. A really good step forward for the city.
Christchurch, NZ - Cashel Mall Restart
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The CBD is slowly being opened up and this is the post - earthquake result of Cashel Mall. A vibrant, fresh look with high end shopping in colourful container shops. A really good step forward for the city.
Christchurch, NZ - Cashel Mall Restart
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The CBD is slowly being opened up and this is the post - earthquake result of Cashel Mall. A vibrant, fresh look with high end shopping in colourful container shops. A really good step forward for the city.
Christchurch, NZ - Cashel Mall Restart
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The CBD is slowly being opened up and this is the post - earthquake result of Cashel Mall. A vibrant, fresh look with high end shopping in colourful container shops. A really good step forward for the city.
Christchurch, NZ - Cashel Mall Restart
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The CBD is slowly being opened up and this is the post - earthquake result of Cashel Mall. A vibrant, fresh look with high end shopping in colourful container shops. A really good step forward for the city.