It would have been a glorious Spring day in Christchurch had it not been for the magnitude 7.1 earthquake at 4:30 am. All the water and silt you can see covering the street in this photo erupted from the ground following the earthquake.
Photographs of central Christchurch after the 2010-2012 earthquakes taken 25 February 2012 by Sean McMahon. Locations are chiefly Manchester, Saint Asaph, Cashel, Columbo and Lichfield Streets, and the Bridge of Remembrance. Images show fencing around areas closed to the public, damaged and collapsed commercial buildings, cleared sites, re-opened Cashel Street area with shops and a cafe. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 34 digital photograph(s).
A view of the badly-damaged Arts Centre from Hereford Street. The gables of the building have been secured with wooden bracing and a pile of brickwork lies on the street below. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.
A view of the badly-damaged Arts Centre from Hereford Street. The gables of the building have been secured with wooden bracing and a pile of brickwork lies on the street below. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.
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Photos taken in Lyttelton showing the demolition at various locations following the February 22 earthquake. File reference: CCL-2011-05-20-Lyttelton-Demolition-P1120445 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
A Packing Case on Wheels Local and General. Star, Issue 6789, 8 May 1900, Page 3 A weird-looking vehicle has recently been seen travelling through the streets of the city much to the amusement and …
Liquefaction and flooding in Waitaki Street, Bexley. The photographer comments, "Waitaki Street a week after the Christchurch Earthquake. Because of the damage to the drains and liquefaction in the area the streets are not drying out".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. London Street, Lyttelton".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake hits Christchurch. Colombo Street".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Victoria Street".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake hits Christchurch. Colombo Street".
A colour photograph of the north face of the Anderson's Building, viewed from Cashel Street taken before the earthquakes.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch. cnr Lichfield and Colombo Streets, looking south.
A page banner promoting an article titled, "New Regent Street plans on track".
Graffiti on a damaged building on Colombo Street. The photographer comments, "This street art has been unseen by the general Christchurch population as it was off limits in the Red Zone".
A photograph of the Telogis Concept Christchurch project on the corner of Tuam Street and Madras Street. The project was organised by the Student Volunteer Army and Life in Vacant Spaces.
A photograph of the Telogis Concept Christchurch project on the corner of Tuam Street and Madras Street. The project was organised by the Student Volunteer Army and Life in Vacant Spaces.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'Blue Building' displayed on a billboard on Ferry Road in Christchurch.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'Blue Building' displayed on a billboard on Ferry Road in Christchurch.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'Blue Building' displayed on a billboard on Ferry Road in Christchurch.
A PDF copy of pages 104-105 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'SCAPE'. Image: Ash Keating, Gardensity, 2010/11, commissioned by SCAPE with generous support from Leighs Construction and Portabuild, installed outside Christchurch Art Gallery. Photo used with permission: SCAPE.
Damage to the former Christchurch City Council building on Tuam Street.
A page banner promoting an article titled, "Town Hall in balance".
A photograph looking east down Gloucester Street, towards the intersection of Manchester Street. On-lookers are surveying earthquake damage from behind the cordon. The Christchurch City Council parking building can be seen in the distance.
An aerial photograph looking north over the Christchurch CBD from Lichfield Street along Colombo Street. The brightly coloured roofs of the Re:Start mall can be seen in the bottom centre of the photograph.
An aerial photograph of Christ Church Cathedral.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Oran and Waitaki Streets, Bexley".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Unfamiliar view from Durham Street as Laycocks building has been demolished".
A snapshot from GPS Boomerang's SmartBird flight over the Christchurch red zone on 23 December 2012, looking over Madras Street with the High Street shops in the bottom left.