
File reference: CCL-2011-08-12-CanterburyPublic Library pre-demolition-012 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
A photograph of street art on Dyers Pass Road at the Bromley wood and demolition yard, Silvan Salvage. The artwork depicts a tree on the left and tag writing on the right. The blue text says "Teaching old logs new tricks" and the white text says "The Silvan Salvage".
A photograph taken from the top of the BNZ building. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Finally, the mess outside Coffee Culture on High Street has been cleared and demolition work will complete what the earthquake began. The red containers in the background are Fletchers containers, servicing the Hotel Grand Chancellor deconstruction".
A digitally manipulated image of a sign reading "A bit of dirt never hurt". The photographer comments, "This was a sign put up on a section of land in the Port of Lyttelton where an earthquake damaged building had been removed. The cliff at the back had collapsed down probably during the demolition process".
The entrance to the West Avon building on Montreal Street. The photographer comments, "This very wonderful Art Deco heritage building in Christchurch had residents living in it until another visit from the building engineers re-re-checking for earthquake damage. Now it is fenced off and on the list for possible demolition".
A CERA information sign on the fence in the Cathedral Square placed to provide information for the public about the buildings seen from Cathedral Square. This one says "BNZ Building: This is a dangerous building. The demolition will begin in the New Year. Once the demolition begins walking access will not be able to continue into Cathedral Square. Plans are currently underway to retrieve tenants' essential items".
A photograph taken from the top of the BNZ building. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "From left to right are the Brannigans building (under demolition), former Government Life Building, Farmers building, MFL building (under demolition), Forsyth Barr building (staying) , PricewaterhouseCoopers building (going) and the roof of the cathedral in the foreground".
One portrait colour digital photograph taken on 25 September 2011 showing the demolition of the Catholic Church of St Joseph the Worker in Winchester Street Lyttelton. Photograph shows the Transepts, Sanctuary. The damage from the June 2011 aftershocks led to the demolition of the St Joseph Church 146 years after its opening in June 1865. The L...
Demolition of the old Millers building is just about complemented. On my walk around the city in the rain.. thought it may have stopped.. but didn't so I just kept walking! June 12, 2014 Christchurch New Zealand.
I am going away for a short time for a holiday and well get back to you all when I get home. Demotion of the Victoria Sq apartments on a walk around the city Feb 26, 2014 Christchurch New Zealand. www...
More information on the earthquake zones in Canterbury has been revealed, and some people will soon be told they won't have to abandon their properties.
A photograph of excavators outside Queen Elizabeth II Park.
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A photograph of an excavator demolishing a building on Victoria Street.
A photograph of an excavator demolishing a building on Victoria Street.
A photograph of an excavator demolishing a building on Victoria Street.
A photograph of an excavator demolishing a building on Victoria Street.
A photograph of a damaged building on Durham Street.
A photograph of a damaged building on Durham Street.
A photograph of the partially-demolished Hagley Hostel on Riccarton Avenue.
A photograph of the partially-demolished Hagley Hostel on Riccarton Avenue.
A photograph of the partially-demolished Hagley Hostel on Riccarton Avenue.
A photograph of the partially-demolished Hagley Hostel on Riccarton Avenue.
At least five companies are being investigated by the Canterbury Regional Council for dumping or burning earthquake demolition rubble illegally.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Haldenstein's and Unlimited School, on the corner of Cashel and High Streets, under demolition".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Farmers car park (lower left, under demolition), Victoria Apartments (right - to be demolished)".
A page banner promoting articles about the use of social networks in Canterbury and about the demolition of Cranmer Courts.
The mirrors from Sergio's Menswear are still intact on the wall of the adjoining building after the demolition of Sergio's.