These cracks would worry me but apparently the building is generally Ok.
These cracks would worry me but apparently the building is generally Ok.
When I lived in Christchurch back in 2004-2005, this was a building I went past on the bus every day to get to and from work in the city. After the big quake on 04/09/10 (7.1 magnitude), its been seriously damaged. As have many more of the shops in this area. Thankfully no lives were lost in the quake, and I'm glad I wasnt there to feel it eith...
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by bracing.
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A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps and bracing.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. Tarpaulins cover damaged areas of the roof and gables.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps and bracing.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps and bracing.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps and bracing.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps and bracing.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps and bracing.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 5 September 2010 entitled, "Doleful Damage".
The Christchurch City Council says it needs Government money to help repair its earthquake damaged heritage and character buildings.
Canterbury Earthquake 04/09/10 Christchurch New Zealand
Damage to buildings on Manchester Street. Scaffolding has been erected outside a building where the wall has crumbled. Fencing has been placed on the footpath to keep the public away from the damaged buildings.
New Zealand's strict building codes are being praised for minimising the injuries and damage caused by the seven-point one magnitude earthquake that shook Canterbury on Saturday.
Following Feb 22nd 2011 6.3 shake this building is no more.
Damage from Christchurch 4th September Earthquake. Really lucky no one was there because it was 4:35am.
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A photograph of the damaged Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings.
A photograph of the damaged Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings.
A photograph of the damaged Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings.
A photograph of the damaged Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings.
A photograph of the damaged Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings.
A photograph of the damaged Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings.