There are quite a few signs like this around Christchurch after the Quake. This is one of them. Off shot to the right is a leveled patch of ground where the owners furniture restoration shop used to be. Twitter |
An old advertising sign exposed by the demolition of an adjoining building. The photographer comments, "'Protect your investment. Paint your property regularly - and save money. Polson's decorators and sign writers.' The building that was adjacent to this one was demolished after the Christchurch earthquake and revealed this fabulous old wall sign.
None
A digitally manipulated photograph of the Ozone Hotel's sign, leaning against a cordon fence. The photographer comments, "This sign was all that remained after the demolition of the historical Ozone Hotel, which was damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes. The sign disappeared so hopefully it will reappear at a later date in a museum. The bits of blue were the painted bricks of the hotel, which made it really stand out".
Website of scientist Dr N.E. Whitehead. Includes tabulated raw data from an online survey, a report based on the data, a link to the scientific paper written by Dr Whitehead and Professor Motoji Ikeya.
A cycle-lane sign submerged in water. The photographer comments, "During the Christchurch earthquake this sign must have dropped off of the pedestrian bridge above and landed straight down into the Avon River".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 17 December 2013 entitled, "Sign of Sunshine".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 26 June 2013 entitled, "Street Signs".
A photograph of a sign on 194 Hereford Street. The sign reads, "Coffee Rescue, Est. Queenstown NZ 2000".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 21 January 2014 entitled, "Silly Sign".
A photograph of an exposed sign in the entrance to 113 Manchester Street. The sign reads, 'P. Pannell Bootmakers".
As a way of reducing traffic - and hence damaging vibrations - many streets are partially blocked by these signs. Also many of them have a 30kph speed limit.
A photograph of a sign in the window of the Diabetes Centre on Hagley Avenue. The sign reads, "The Diabetes Centre is open. There are currently some earthquake repairs going on inside the building; however the building is safe to enter. Unfortunately the lift is out of action. Here are some pictures of what the building looks like inside: the lift is out of action until further notice; the gib board in the stairwell is being replaced; some ceiling panels are being replaced; our friendly administration staff are happy to assist where possible".
There are the first signs of the Canterbury region returning to normal, six days after the massive earthquake devastated much of Christchurch and its surroundings.
None
A photograph of Robin Duff standing on the porch of his house at 386 Oxford Terrace. There is a sign in the window to his left depicting a bulldozer with a line through it. The photographer comments, "Avon Loop resident Donna Allfrey made this sign for Duff".
A photograph of Robin Duff standing on the porch of his house at 386 Oxford Terrace. There is a sign in the window to his left depicting a bulldozer with a line through it. The photographer comments, "Avon Loop resident Donna Allfrey made this sign for Duff".
A photograph of Robin Duff standing on the porch of his house at 386 Oxford Terrace. There is a sign in the window to his left depicting a bulldozer with a line through it. The photographer comments, "Avon Loop resident Donna Allfrey made this sign for Duff".
The new Cabinet is reportedly considering a rebuild plan for the Christchurch Cathedral, damaged in the 2011 earthquake. Supporters of restoring the cathedral say the signs are promising.
A photograph of a sign in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. The sign displays information about the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of a sign in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. The sign displays information about the 23 December 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of a sign in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. The sign displays information about the 13 June 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of a sign in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. The sign displays information about the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Putting his own subversive spin on Christchurch's proliferation of post-earthquake 'no go' and other public signs has kept artist Phllip Trusttum busy for the past few years. No Go! is the name of the latest exhibition of his 'Signs' series that's about to go on show in Picton. It includes a yellow dog straining at its leash to escape a No Dogs sign, while a cyclist tries to escape a prohibitive red circle. Phillip takes Lynn Freeman back to 2011 when his fascination with signs started. Philip Trusttum's exhibition No Go! opens on Wednesday, September 25, at the Diversion Gallery in Picton, Marlborough.
A photograph of a sign in the Canterbury Quakes exhibition at the Canterbury Museum. The sign displays the first Christchurch earthquake tweet on twitter, "Quake!!!!!!".
A scanned copy of a black and white photograph depicting students painting signs. The signs are for a protest march against education cuts.
Built in June 1917, the popular 'Sign of the Kiwi' heritage building in Christchurch's Port Hills has re-opened today after being closed for six years due to earthquake damage.
A digitally manipulated image of a sign reading "A bit of dirt never hurt". The photographer comments, "This was a sign put up on a section of land in the Port of Lyttelton where an earthquake damaged building had been removed. The cliff at the back had collapsed down probably during the demolition process".
A digitally manipulated photograph of a 'Danger, Keep Clear' sign.
A photograph of a vacuum cleaner in the Diabetes Centre. A sign reading, "S.N.A.G. Sensitive new age guy!!!" has been hung from the vacuum cleaner's head.