A story submitted by Julie to the QuakeStories website.
A photograph of the earthquake-damaged Observatory tower at the Christchurch Arts Centre. The photograph was taken using a cellphone camera. The top of the tower collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The rubble from the tower has been cleared and a tarpaulin has been placed over the top of the broken tower. Tyres have been placed on the tarpaulin to hold it down. A temporary roof has also been constructed over the tower to keep out the rain. Two vehicles are parked in front.
A photograph of a balance weight on the side of the lower end of the main tube from the Townsend Telescope. The weight and tube were damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A man inspects damage to his house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Andy Corbin checks his driveway and foundations".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Water feature, 38 Belleview Terrace".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Water feature, 38 Belleview Terrace".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Water feature, 38 Belleview Terrace".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Water feature, 38 Belleview Terrace".
A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team and the New Zealand Police inspecting the Cherish Bridal and Formal Wear store on Montreal Street. Inside the store one of the ERT members is attempting to break through a wall.
A photograph of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team walking down Lichfield Street. Plastic fencing and road cones have been placed along both sides of the road as cordons. Behind the fences are piles of bricks and other rubble from the buildings above.
A photograph of the south side of High Street, taken from near the intersection of Manchester Street. The outer wall of the top storey of the Stranges Building has collapsed and the rubble has spilled onto the footpath below.
Interior damage in a house in Richmond. The photographer comments, "Revisiting our abandoned house. Cracked plaster".
Cordon fencing surrounds damaged buildings on Colombo Street. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Colombo St".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Broken library shelving, 38 Belleview Terrace, Mount Pleasant".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Broken library shelving, 38 Belleview Terrace, Mount Pleasant".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Broken library shelving, 38 Belleview Terrace, Mount Pleasant".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Broken library shelving, 38 Belleview Terrace, Mount Pleasant".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Broken library shelving, 38 Belleview Terrace, Mount Pleasant".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Broken library shelving, 38 Belleview Terrace, Mount Pleasant".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Broken library shelving, 38 Belleview Terrace, Mount Pleasant".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Broken library shelving, 38 Belleview Terrace, Mount Pleasant".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Broken library shelving, 38 Belleview Terrace, Mount Pleasant".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Broken library shelving, 38 Belleview Terrace, Mount Pleasant".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "38 Belleview Terrace, Mount Pleasant. Post 22 February earthquake".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "38 Belleview Terrace, Mount Pleasant. Post 22 February earthquake".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "38 Belleview Terrace, Mount Pleasant. Post 22 February earthquake".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "38 Belleview Terrace, Mount Pleasant. Post 22 February earthquake".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "38 Belleview Terrace, Mount Pleasant. Post 22 February earthquake".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "38 Belleview Terrace, Mount Pleasant. Post 22 February earthquake".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "38 Belleview Terrace, Mount Pleasant. Post 22 February earthquake".