Graffiti House Christchurch

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Christchurch's Graffiti House... This Cranford Street house was damaged in the earthquakes and is due for demolished this week but has been given a Graffiti Makeover by local Street Artists.

House Lift

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A sight becoming more common in post-earthquake Christchurch - lifting earthquake-affected buildings to allow their foundations to be replaced and or completely replaced.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 179

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A photograph looking east along Oxford Terrace from outside the former site of Donna Allfrey's house. Allfrey's house was demolished after her land was zoned Red. The sites of many other demolished houses can be seen to the left.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 166

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A photograph of the footpath outside the former site of Donna Allfrey's house on Oxford Terrace. Allfrey's house was demolished after her land was zoned Red.

We Lived Here: Bangor Street Photograph 14

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A photograph of the former sites of several houses on Bangor Street. The houses were demolished after the land was zoned Red.

Tales of a house

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

So, that message in a bottle? Well, it turns out it wasn’t the only interesting thing about the site it came from. A fellmongery, German Danes, shoes… read on! First up, the bottle came from under a house built in … Continue reading →

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 165

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A photograph of the former site of Donna Allfrey's house at 406 Oxford Terrace, taken from the footpath in front. Allfrey's house was demolished after her land was zoned Red.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 164

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A photograph of the former site of Donna Allfrey's house at 406 Oxford Terrace. Allfrey's house was demolished after her land was zoned Red.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 176

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A photograph of the former site of the house at 432 Oxford Street. The house was demolished after the land was zoned Red. Grass has begun to grow over the site. The houses in the neighbouring sites have also been demolished.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 163

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A photograph of the former site of Donna Allfrey's house on Oxford Terrace. Allfrey's house was demolished after her land was zoned Red. The photographer comments, "Large section of the front fence has been stolen by looters".

We Lived Here: Bangor Street Photograph 11

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A photograph of the former site of a house at 57 Bangor Street. The house was demolished after the land was zoned Red. The houses in the background have also been demolished, so that Oxford Terrace is visible in the distance.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 168

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A photograph of the site of Donna Allfrey's demolished house at 406 Oxford Terrace.

We Lived Here: Bangor Street Photograph 12

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A photograph of the former site of a house at 58 Bangor Street. The house was demolished after the land was zoned Red. The grass has begun to grow over the site. The house behind has also been demolished, so that Oxford Terrace is now visible in the distance.

We Lived Here: Bangor Street Photograph 15

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A photograph of the former sites of several houses on Bangor Street. The houses were demolished after the land was zoned Red. A stake has been placed in the ground to the left. A message written on the stake reads, "412 Oxford Terrace waste water". Grass has begun to grow in the empty sites.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 162

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A photograph of the former site of the Locke family's house at 392 Oxford Terrace. The Locke's house was deconstructed after their land was zoned Red. Wire fencing has been placed around the outside of the neighbouring property. The photographer comments, "The house was deconstructed and rebuilt on another site".

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 156

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A photograph of the former site of the Locke family's house at 392 Oxford Terrace. The Locke's house was deconstructed after their land was zoned Red. Wire fencing has been placed around the outside of the neighbouring property. The photographer comments, "The house was deconstructed and rebuilt on another site".

Tunnel House Supper Club Photograph 17

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A photograph of Tunnel House Supper Club - a pop-up restaurant located at Agropolis. The restaurant existed for one night only, during FESTA 2014.

Tunnel House Supper Club Photograph 20

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A photograph of Tunnel House Supper Club - a pop-up restaurant located at Agropolis. The restaurant existed for one night only, during FESTA 2014.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 169

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A photograph of the former site of Donna Allfrey's house at 406 Oxford Terrace. Allfrey's house was demolished after her land was zoned Red.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 161

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A photograph of the former site of Doug Sexton's house at 378 Oxford Terrace. Sexton's house was demolished after his land was zoned Red.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 160

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A photograph of the former site of Doug Sexton's house at 378 Oxford Terrace. Sexton's house was demolished after his land was zoned Red.

Tunnel House Supper Club Photograph 18

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A photograph of chefs Alex Davies (Shop Eight) and Giuilo Sturla (Roots Restaurant) before the opening of Tunnel House Supper Club - a pop-up restaurant located at Agropolis. The restaurant existed for one night only, during FESTA 2014.

Tunnel House Supper Club Photograph 15

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A photograph of garden canapes in a wooden serving tray. The canapes were served at Tunnel House Supper Club - a pop-up restaurant located at Agropolis. The restaurant existed for one night only, during FESTA 2014.

Tunnel House Supper Club Photograph 19

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A lose-up photograph of koura (freshwater crayfish) being served at Tunnel House Supper Club - a pop-up restaurant located at Agropolis, which existed for one night only, as part of FESTA 2014.

Tunnel House Supper Club Photograph 16

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A photograph of the table at Tunnel House Supper Club - a pop-up restaurant located at Agropolis. The restaurant existed for one night only, during FESTA 2014.

Class, wealth & power

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

The challenge for this week’s blog was to consider class and buildings – more specifically: houses. When I decided to write this post, I thought it’d be relatively straightforward – I have a really interesting house to tell you about, … Continue reading →

We Lived Here: Bangor Street Photograph 13

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A photograph looking north along the footpath of Bangor Street. To the right there are the former sites of several houses. The houses were demolished after the land was zoned Red.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 174

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A photograph of the former site of Siobhan Murphy's house at 436 Oxford Terrace. Murphy's house was demolished after her land was zoned Red. Grass has grown over the site.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 171

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A photograph of the former site of Siobhan Murphy's house at 436 Oxford Terrace. Murphy's house was demolished after her land was zoned Red. Grass has grown over the site.

We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 175

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A photograph of the former site of Siobhan Murphy's house at 436 Oxford Terrace. Murphy's house was demolished after her land was zoned Red. Grass has grown over the site.