Quake Damaged Christ's College Rowing Club

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The damaged Christ's College Rowing Club building at Kerrs Reach. The building has visibly slumped to one side. The photographer comments, "This is the sad state of the building after 3 earthquakes has caused the rowing club to sink like a leaky boat".

The Timaru Herald Image: Natasha Martin 2011:02:25 11:20:16

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake 22 February 2011. Behind Avon Rowing Club."

Opening of the Boating Season, Avon River

Articles, Lost Christchurch

The wide stretches of the Avon River provided a suitable stretch of water for rowing to become a major sport and past time for Christchurch residents. The Canterbury Rowing Club was formed in 1861 …