Pigeons sit on the remains of one of the tallest buildings in Christchurch that was 95% demolished two or three years ago. The basement (now filled with water) and the columns remain.
Demolished due to damage from the Christchurch 2011 earthquake.
The Cranmer Court demolition started today in Christchurch. The 1876 building was originally a Normal School and was in a derelict state in the early 1980s when it was rescued and converted into apartments. The heritage-listed building was red-stickered after the February 2011 earthquake.
The dome of Christchurch's Catholic Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament will be removed amid fears it may topple after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
Christ Church Cathedral has been granted a stay of execution after a High-Court ruling today to stop the planned demolition of the earthquake-damaged Christchurch central landmark.
A view 4 weeks after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
St Johns Church corner of Hereford Street and Latimer Square.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
Looks even better when Viewed On Black
A view 4 weeks after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
St Johns Church corner of Hereford Street and Latimer Square.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
External stairs on the Forsyth Barr building in Christchurch. Portions of the internal stairwell collapsed during the earthquake of February 22nd 2011, necessitating use of various means of getting people out of the building. Was the fourth highest building in the city pre earthquakes, but it's future is uncertain. Was for sale "as is, where ...
Scavenger Hunt 101 - SH 52 (graffiti)
Graffiti (or wall art) on the now visible side of a building in central Christchurch. There are still about 100 major buildings to be demolished in the city post the earthquakes.
Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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Post February 22 Earthquake Damage
Corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa
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According to the sign it can take about 30 minutes to walk from the entry point (near the small statue) to the centre and out again. What you can do with a few thousand old bricks and gravel. See next photo for more detail.
According to the sign it can take about 30 minutes to walk from the entry point (here) to the centre and out again. That is without stepping across the gaps between bricks. What you can do with a few thousand old bricks and gravel!
The electrical supply substation built into the Lion Breweries Canterbury Draught brewery in St Asaph Street, Christchurch. Now the whole complex is being demolished due to earthquake damage.
The Forsyth Barr building has stood silent and empty (except the occasional intruder and pigeons) since the February 2011 earthquake. It was sold "as is" and I understand that it is now going to be fitted out as a hotel. This is the building that had severe stairwell damage during the quake necessitating people being lowered via ropes etc on t...
Cleaning up Manning Signs of the silt from liquefaction. Three fellow workers man the shovels while two building engineers talk to the boss (hidden). After doing the car park we then turned our hands to the inside of the factory, once clearance was given that we could go inside.
Workmen approach the elevator shaft of the CTV building - 05 March 2011
The CTV building claimed 115 lives when it collapsed in a pile of smoking rubble on 22 February 2011 during a 6.3 earthquake in Christchurch and only the lift shaft was left standing.
A path between the new Cashel Mall shopping area and Cathedral Square was opened this weekend and about 1000 people have gone through every hour. It's the first time this section of city has been open to the public since the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Victoria Street. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business. Sign on the back wall says, "You gotta be there Christchurch" - sadly ironic!
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
