This 2 storey building has been condemned after its roof collapsed during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
This 2 storey building has been condemned after its roof collapsed during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday 4-9-2010.
A close up of the peaked roof of Christ Church Cathedral. The capping stones of the gable end have been damaged. Steel reinforcing wire can be seen protruding from the stone.
A view into a residential property, looking through the gate. The house has sunk to one side, the roof has collapsed and cracks can be clearly seen in the wall.
The Cranmer Centre seen from across the street. A section of the roof has been covered, and piles of rubble that have been sorted can be seen behind the cordon fence.
The Cranmer Centre seen from across the street. A section of the roof has been covered, and piles of rubble that have been sorted can be seen inside the cordon fence.
A view into a residential property, looking through the gate. The house has sunk to one side, the roof has collapsed and cracks can be clearly seen in the wall.
A close up of the peaked roof of Christ Church Cathedral. The capping stones of the gable end have been damaged. Steel reinforcing wire can be seen protruding from the stone.
Earthquake damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. A stone cross has fallen onto the roof, and broken windows and cracked stonework can be seen below the dome.
A photograph of a peice of masonry which has been removed from the roof of St John the Baptist Church and placed on the ground outside.
A photograph of a peice of masonry which has been removed from the roof of St John the Baptist Church and placed on the ground outside.
The roof gable on the Avon Bridal building has crumbled onto the footpath. On the building are spray painted markings, used by USAR after they had checked the building after the February earthquake.
Damaged roof has rendered this pub on Madras Street unsafe in the aftermath of the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.
A photograph of a crane removing a panel from the roof of the Cranmer Centre. To the right, two men are standing on a platform raised by another crane.
A photograph of a crane removing a panel from the roof of the Cranmer Centre. To the right, two men are standing on a platform raised by another crane.
A photograph of a crane removing a panel from the roof of the Cranmer Centre. To the right, two men are standing on a platform raised by another crane.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Marcus Goddin and Daniel Johnston of R&S Scaffolding erect the scaffolding so roof damage from the earthquake can be fixed on St Mary's church".
The Christchurch Cathedral has suffered massive damage, with its spire reduced to rubble and the roof caved in. There were visitors inside the building when the earthquake hit, and it is still unclear whether anyone was trapped beneath the rubble.
Damage to Metro Floor, where a section under the roof has been covered with a tarpaulin to protect it from the rain. Cordon fencing, plastic road barriers and road cones can be seen along the footpath and street.
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A photograph of a partially demolished section of the Cranmer Centre. A panel from the roof has just been removed. To the right, two men are standing on a platform raised by a crane.
The damaged TimeZone games arcade on Colombo Street. The roof has collapsed, batts from the ceiling are piled in the window, and the door is boarded up. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
The damaged TimeZone games arcade on Colombo Street. The roof has collapsed, batts from the ceiling are piled in the window, and the door is boarded up. Taken on a day when a walkway was opened up between Re:Start Mall and Cathedral Square to allow temporary public access.
A photograph of a partially demolished section of the Cranmer Centre. To the left, a crane is removing a panel from the roof of the Cranmer Centre. To the right, two men are standing on a platform raised by another crane.
A view down Victoria Street from the corner of Victoria Street and Bealey Avenue. On the left is the damaged Knox Church, where the brick has crumbled but the wooden roof frame is still intact. In front is a tent where the Army is guarding the cordon from.
All this is "red zone" after the earthquakes and has to be demolished. The roof of my "old" house (now owned by the government) can be seen between the third and fourth river-side houses.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftershock damage at the Cathedral Square site of The Press caused by the Boxing Day quakes. Damage caused to the builder's store in the basement of The Press building by a neighbouring brick wall falling into the roof".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftershock damage at the Cathedral Square site of The Press caused by the Boxing Day quakes. Damage caused to the builder's store in the basement of The Press building by a neighbouring brick wall falling into the roof".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftershock damage at the Cathedral Square site of The Press caused by the Boxing Day quakes. Damage caused to the builder's store in the basement of The Press building by a neighbouring brick wall falling into the roof".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftershock damage at the Cathedral Square site of The Press caused by the Boxing Day quakes. Damage caused to the builder's store in the basement of The Press building by a neighbouring brick wall falling into the roof".