
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.
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.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake aftermath. Colombo Street looking south is cordoned off".
A bicycle decorated with tinsel at Gap Filler's first project at 832 Colombo Street.
Lyttelton band, The Eastern, playing at Gap Filler's first project at 832 Colombo Street.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Corner of Tuam and Colombo Streets".
A photograph of earthquake damage to the roof of Cafe Valentino's Restaurant on Colombo Street.
A photograph of earthquake damage to the roof of Cafe Valentino's Restaurant on Colombo Street.
A photograph of the Thai Temple restaurant on the corner of Colombo and Peterborough Streets. A red sticker has been placed on the front door, indicating that the building is unsafe to enter. Tape has been placed around the building as a cordon. A sign reading, "Strawberry Fare, yes we are open, we are sorry for any inconvenience" has been tied to a lamp post in front.
The result of the magnitude 7.1 earthquake at 4.35am on September 4th 2010. The ballustrade of these buildings collapsed onto the Victorian veranda crushing it. Taken 20 days after the quake. Colombo Street in Sydenham, Christchurch - looking towards the City Centre.
The Braziers building, next door to at Gap Filler's first project at 832 Colombo Street.
A man carrying a pot plant at Gap Filler's first project at 832 Colombo Street.
A photograph of a sign in the window of the Studio Works Gallery on Colombo Street. The sign reads, "Dear customer, we are still in business...We will soon update our website...All current customer artworks are safe and we will contact each of you soon. Thank you". A yellow sticker in the door indicates that access to the building is restricted.
A photograph of the former Sydenham Post Office.
A photograph of the former Sydenham Post Office.
A photograph of the Painted Room shop on Colombo street. Most of the building has collapsed.
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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.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Photographic studio on Colombo Street after the earthquake on 4 September 2010".
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch. Corner of Colombo and Byron Streets
A photograph of the earthquake damage to R&R Sport on the corner of Colombo and Tuam Streets. Most of the side wall has crumbled, the bricks spilling onto the footpath below. Plywood and plastic sheeting has been used to weather proof the building. Wire fencing and road cones have been placed around the building as a cordon. A cherry picker is parked on the footpath in between the building and the fence.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch. cnr Lichfield and Colombo Streets, looking south.
A photograph of a window of the former Sydenham Post Office.
A photograph of a detail of the former Sydenham Post Office.
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