Fireplaces I have known

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They’re one of the most ubiquitous aspects of 19th century houses, a feature that functions as both a source of warmth and light and a decorative element in the interior design of the house (as so many things do). We … Continue reading →

Architectural Feature: Fireplace Carvings

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Twelve carved elements from a fireplace carving at Hadleigh House. Owner of Hadleigh House 1904-1921

WEMO ERT Set 1 - March 2011 - Photograph 163

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A photograph of emergency management personnel inspecting a room inside an earthquake-damaged building. In the centre of the room a chimney and fireplace have collapsed.

WEMO ERT Set 1 - March 2011 - Photograph 166

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A photograph of a member of an emergency management team in a room inside an earthquake-damaged house. The chimney and fireplace in the room have collapsed and the bricks have spilled across the floor.

WEMO ERT Set 1 - March 2011 - Photograph 141

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A photograph of a member of an emergency management team standing outside an earthquake-damaged house. In the foreground a brick fireplace and chimney have collapsed and the bricks have spilled into the house.

WEMO ERT Set 1 - March 2011 - Photograph 142

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A photograph of a member of an emergency management team standing outside an earthquake-damaged house. In the foreground a brick fireplace and chimney have collapsed and the bricks have spilled into the house.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 075

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A photograph of a room in Donna Allfrey's house at 406 Oxford Terrace. The fireplace has been removed and boarded up with gib board. A lampshade has been placed in the corner.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:37:35)

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A photograph of a section of a piece of street art on the wall of a building between Brighton Mall and Hawke Street. In this section, the artist has painted an alcove in the wall to look like a fireplace.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 081

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A photograph of a room in Donna Allfrey's house at 406 Oxford Terrace. The fireplace has been removed and boarded up with gib board. The mantelpiece has been propped in front of the gib board, and two couches have been placed on their sides next to it.

BeckerFraserPhotos February 2011 photograph 183

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An old open fireplace that has been exposed during demolition of the Hillary and Marshall Limited building on Manchester Street.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 031

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A photograph of Siobhan Murphy's house at 436 Oxford Terrace. The front walls has been covered with plastic sheeting. A bow made out of curtains has been pinned to the plastic where the fireplace juts out from the wall. The photographer comments, "The bow is a memorial to Murphy's living room and her life in the house".

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 063

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A photograph of Siobhan Murphy outside her house at 436 Oxford Terrace. The front walls of the house have been covered with plastic sheeting. A bow made out of curtains has been pinned to the plastic where the fireplace juts out of the closest wall. The photographer comments, "The bow is a memorial to Murphy's living room and her life in the house".

Canterbury Earthquake September 2010 - Photograph 34

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Damage to a house in Richmond. There are large cracks in the stucco below the chimney. The photographer comments, "Our neighbours' broken fireplace and chimney".

Photograph of Whole House Reuse Item 055

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A photograph of Whole House Reuse item 55. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.

Thumbnail of Whole House Reuse Item 055

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A thumbnail photograph of Whole House Reuse item 55, cropped for the catalogue. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.

Photograph of Whole House Reuse Item 061

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A photograph of Whole House Reuse item 61. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.

Thumbnail of Whole House Reuse Item 061

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A thumbnail photograph of Whole House Reuse item 61, cropped for the catalogue. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 080

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A photograph of the hallway of Donna Allfrey's house at 406 Oxford Terrace. To the right, a couch has been upturned and placed against a mantelpiece in one of the rooms.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 037

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A photograph of Siobhan Murphy's house at 436 Oxford Terrace. The front walls has been covered with plastic sheeting. A bow made out of curtains has been pinned to the plastic where the fireplace juts out from the wall. The photographer comments, "The bow is a memorial to Murphy's living room and her life in the house".