Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings

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Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings after the 6.3 magnitude quake hit Christchurch 22 Feburary 2011. This small cluster of historic buildings in central Christchurch are treasured by the city, both for their historical importance and their beauty. Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings (1858 to 1865) were designed by Benjamin Mountfort, C...

Christchurch Earthquakes: Canterbury Provincial Council Chambers

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Built 1858-1865. This is just one end of what was once a very large building. Most of the rest has fallen.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 500

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A view down Durham Street. In the background, part of the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings and the District Court can be seen.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 499

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A view down Armagh Street where a cordon checkpoint has been set up and guarded by the Army. On the road side are rubbish bins and road cones to divert the traffic. Part of the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings can be seen.