A photograph of an earthquake-damaged fence on Montreal Street. The top half of the wall has crumbled, the bricks spilling onto the footpath.
A photograph of an earthquake-damaged fence on Montreal Street. The top half of the wall has crumbled, the bricks spilling onto the footpath.
A building on Manchester Street which has lost most of its upper brick wall. The windows remain, with their brick arches and scaffolding holding them together.
The damaged entrance to Mona Vale Homestead. A section of the brick gate has collapsed despite the wooden bracing.
Detail of damage to the former Princess Cinema in New Brighton. Bricks have fallen from the wall, exposing the interior. The photographer comments, "This is the side view of the back of the old Princess Cinema in New Brighton after the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand on 22 February. The bricks seem to be just about to fall, but stayed in place after several big aftershocks. This building has now been knocked down as it was so dangerous".
The brick wall of a building in Redcliffs that has cracked and fallen away in some places. Sections of the wall have buckled out from the building's structure.
A building on Lichfield Street next to Poplar Lane. The top of the building crumbled onto the street during the 4 September earthquake, crushing a car. The inner walls are now visible on the top storey.
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Post-earthquake buildings".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, Corner Worcester Street and Linwood Avenue".
A photograph of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "300 Gloucester Street".
Detail of damage to a building on Ferry Road. The side walls have partially collapsed, and part of the brick wall is bowing outwards in danger of further collapse.
Damage to a building on Ferry Road. The side walls have partially collapsed, and part of the brick wall is bowing outwards in danger of further collapse.
Damage to a building on Ferry Road. The side walls have partially collapsed, and bricks are scattered on the ground below. The building is cordoned off with security fencing.
Damage to a building on Ferry Road. The side walls have partially collapsed, and part of the brick wall is bowing outwards in danger of further collapse.
Damage to a building on Ferry Road. The side walls have partially collapsed, and bricks are scattered on the ground below. The building is cordoned off with security fencing.
Cracking in the brickwork of an archway on Manchester Street. This type of cracking was common in the Central City after the 4 September earthquake.
Damage to a building on Ferry Road. The side walls have partially collapsed, and bricks are scattered on the ground below. The building is cordoned off with security fencing.
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Colombo Street, Sydenham".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Colombo Street, Sydenham".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Colombo Street, Sydenham".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "TUC entrance, Armagh Street".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Dallington Dairy, Gloucester Street. Post earthquake".
A photograph of the interior of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Bealey Avenue".
A photograph of a collapsed garage. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Marsden Street".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Union Church, New Brighton".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Union Church, New Brighton".
A photograph of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "300 Gloucester Street".
A photograph of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "300 Gloucester Street".
A photograph of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "272 Fitzgerald Avenue".
A photograph of a damaged house. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "272 Fitzgerald Avenue".