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 camera crew filming outside the Knox Centre on Bealey Avenue.
Prime Minister John Key preparing for a photograph with members of the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) outside the US headquarters in Latimer Square.
A member of the Lyttelton community who was given a felt heart outside the library. The felt hearts were a healing outlet during the Canterbury earthquakes. The goal was to create beauty in the midst of chaos, to keep people's hands busy and their minds off the terrifying reality of the earthquakes, as well as to give a gift of love to workers and businesses who helped improve life in Lyttelton.
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 of 38 Bangor Street.
A photograph of 38 Bangor Street.
A photograph of 38 Bangor Street.
Silver Award Hamish Drake (second from the left) and Andrew Chalmers (middle). Pictured here with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr, Prime Minister John Key and Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee.
Workers reparing the damage to the ceilings in the central library.
Mechanical Engineer students having lectures at Ohoka/Mandeville Showground. Lectures have been held in tents and in the bar at Ohoka/Mandeville showground since the February earthquake.
A photograph of the partially-demolished 116 Lichfield Street.
A photograph of detail of a model of the ChristChurch Cathedral built from LEGO by Sam Butcher, finished in September 2011.
Members of the public playing Gap Filler's Community Chess in Sydenham.
A girl decorating the chalkboard sign at Gap Filler's "Film in the Gap!" project. The chalkboard outlines the programme for the evening of April 6th, 2011, reading, "Gap Filler: 1st - 10th of April. Free live music and films from 5pm onwards. 5: Radius Kink, 6: Runaround Sue, 7: films: NZ Shorts - 2Cars, 1 Night, Tama Tu, + Forgotten Silver. Bring - cushion, chair, blanket, picnic. Coffee from 4:30pm daily. Ex demolition site. Please be safety aware. Proper footwear must be worn!".
A band setting up at Gap Filler's Fun Fair in Addington.
A photograph of a detail of the partially-demolished 68-76 Manchester Street.
A photograph of 36 Bangor Street.
A photograph of 36 Bangor Street.
Earthquake damage to the dome of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Stones have fallen from the wall supporting the dome.
A photograph of 36 Bangor Street.
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 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".