The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down. The New Zealand Army, along with Police, were minding the cordons. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
Army personnel beside the damaged Colombo Street Wesleyan Church. Danger tape has been stretched across Colombo Street to create a cordon. The photographer comments, "After the 22nd February earthquake, my wife and I spent one night in a tent outside our home and then left to stay with friends in Timaru for a couple of nights. On the way along Brougham Street, we passed the Sydenham Church on the corner of Colombo Street and Brougham Street. As you can see from the photos, the upper area has been extensively damaged. Most of the damage appears to be on the east facing wall although we didn't get much of a look at the other sides or, of course, the interior".
An archaeological report compiled for New Zealand Historic Places Trust under the Historical Places Act 1993
An archaeological report compiled for New Zealand Historic Places Trust under the Historical Places Act 1993
An archaeological report compiled for New Zealand Historic Places Trust under the Historical Places Act 1993
An archaeological report compiled for New Zealand Historic Places Trust under the Historical Places Act 1993
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A concrete muncher on High Street looking towards Colombo Street".
A photograph of the Painted Room shop on Colombo street. Most of the building has collapsed.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Colombo Street".
The entrance to Sol Square on Colombo Street, barred off with wire fencing and plastic walls.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "New construction on the corner of Colombo and Kilmore Streets".
People playing music to accompany a film at Gap Filler's first project at 832 Colombo Street.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "High Street from the intersection with Colombo and Hereford Streets".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Corner of Colombo and Gloucester Streets, looking north-east".
Bricks being removed from the building next to Gap Filler's first project at 832 Colombo Street.
People waiting for a film to start at Gap Filler's first project at 832 Colombo Street.
People waiting for a film to start at Gap Filler's first project at 832 Colombo Street.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Triangle Chambers, corner of High Street and Colombo Street".
The brick wall along the side of 832 Colombo Street, where Gap Filler projected their films.
People playing music to accompany a film at Gap Filler's first project at 832 Colombo Street.
Painted graphics on the side wall of the 'Book Discussion Scheme (BDS)' office on Colombo Street.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "'There are times when nature feels bigger', Colombo Street".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Photographic studio on Colombo Street after the earthquake on 4 September 2010".
A Wilson's car park has replaced the buildings on the corner of Colombo and Tuam Streets.
A photograph of traffic barriers on the corner of Colombo and Tuam Street in central Christchurch.
West side of Colombo Street looking south-ish, taken from near the corner of Armagh Street.
Colombo Street looking north towards Cathedral Square, taken from near the corner of Saint Asaph Street.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch. Corner of Colombo and Byron Streets
A pile of bricks, mortar, concrete and rusty metal constituting the remains of Beckenham Baptist Church on Colombo Street. A white sign has been erected outside the church reading, "Our church is still meeting. Please join us on Sunday. We gather in the youth hall, access is from #7 Percival St. (Turn left on Tennyson then left again on Percival)".
A view down Colombo Street of a team of Fire Service and Search and Rescue personnel using a crane to check the Forsyth Barr building for people trapped by the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Behind them the broken tower of the Christ Church Cathedral can be seen.