
One cast iron and perspex turret clock dial with two hands. Originally from the tower of the Christchurch railway station building on Moorehouse Avenue, which later became the science education centre Science Alive!
One cast iron and perspex turret clock dial with two hands. Originally from the tower of the Christchurch railway station building on Moorehouse Avenue, which later became the science education centre Science Alive!
One twisted rectangular metal sign engraved with the words 'Pyne Gould Corporation' in black. Recovered from the Pyne Gould Corporation Building following the 22 February earthquake. The Pyne Gould Corporation (PGC) building, which was located on Cambridge Terrace in central Christchurch, collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake with 18...
One polyester, pink and purple patterned tie left as an earthquake tribute at the Canterbury Television site and collected on 21 October 2013.
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 19 November 2011 showing the Lyttelton Fire Station. The building is fenced off and unused due to earthquake damage. To the right of the photograph the front of one of the Fire Appliances and the shipping containers set up in the rear car park to provide temporary facilities can be seen. Followin...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 19 November 2011 showing the temporary premises of the Bank of New Zealand in a relocatable building on the footpath. The sign above the tellers window read "Lyttel Bank" The Lyttelton streetscape has changed dramatically from its pre-earthquake appearance and will continue to change as new build...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 19 November 2011 showing the site of the old Lyttelton Library, Council Chambers and Magistrates' Court on the corner of Oxford Street and Sumner Road. At the time of the 22 February 2011 Earthquake the building was in private ownership and was the premises of Moda Fotografica and a private resid...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 27 May 2013 of a retaining wall in Sumner Road which was replaced due to earthquake damage. The original wall was created using red volcanic rock. Many walls like this were built using the Hard Labour Gang from the Lyttelton Gaol. The replacement wall has a small section of stone installed to sho...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 27 May 2013 of a retaining wall in Sumner Road which was replaced due to earthquake damage. The original wall was created using red volcanic rock. Many walls like this were built using the Hard Labour Gang from the Lyttelton Gaol. The replacement wall has a small section of stone installed to sho...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 25 September 2011 showing the site of the Lyttelton Historical Museum on the corner of Gladstone Quay and Donald Street. The photograph shows the temporary fencing around the levelled site. The building visible at the rear is the former Municipal Stables on Donald Street. To the right of the phot...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 30 June 2011 showing signs warning of the danger posed by unstable headstones in Lyttelton Roman Catholic and Dissenters (Public) Cemeteries in Reserve Terrace. Several toppled headstones and collapsed grave surrounds are visible in the photograph. Looking east from the main gate. The Lyttelton c...
One carved wooden lintel that decorated a doorway at Hadleigh House. Features a cross on shield motif. Owner of Hadleigh House 1904-1921
One section of power cable with cut ends, covered in rubber and black electrical tape; two smaller cables branching off the main section; damaged and twisted in the 22 February 2011 earthquake. One of the most noticeable effects of the earthquakes in Canterbury was the loss of basic infrastructure such as power, water and sewerage. The earthqu...
One blue soft cover children’s book titled 'Quaky Cat' with text by Diana Noonan and colour illustrations by Gavin Bishop. The earthquakes and accompanying aftershocks in Canterbury proved to be a very frightening experience, especially for children. This book was written in response to the 4 September 2010 earthquake to help children understan...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 25 February 2011 showing earthquake damage on western side of Oxford Street, Lyttelton Taken from the footpath looking downhill from Lyttelton Main School. The buildings visible (from the foreground) are: London Street Restaurant; Bells Pharmacy; Maritime House (McKay - ISS Limited, Shipping Ag...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 25 February 2011 showing earthquake damage on eastern side of Oxford Street, Lyttelton Taken from the footpath looking downhill from opposite Lyttelton Main School. The Buildings visible are the premises of Moda Fotografica (former Library and Council Chambers), a private residence (former Libra...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 25 February 2011 showing earthquake damage on Norwich Quay. The photograph is taken from approximately the intersection of Sutton and Norwich Quays looking east along Norwich Quay. The photograph also shows the eastern slope of Lyttelton and the damaged Timeball Station. Norwich Quay’s streetscap...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 30 June 2011 showing earthquake damage to the former Convent of Our Lady of Mercy and to the Catholic Church of St Joseph the Worker. Photograph taken from St. Davids Street The sense of loss felt when confronted with the collapse or demolition of an historic building is compounded when that bui...
Red softcover book with a title on the spine and front cover containing the history of the Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade together with the stories of the Brigade relating to the 22 February 2011 earthquake; published by the Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade, Lyttelton, 2012.
One black hardcover book with a multi-coloured dust jacket depicting men in uniform amongst rubble entitled 'Christchurch 22.2: Beyond the Cordon' containing colour photographs by the New Zealand Police following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The severe damage to Christchurch’s central city caused by the 22 February 2011 earthquake is unique...
One black wristband with the words ‘Band 4 Hope’ machine inscribed. These wristbands were designed as a fundraiser following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. This wristband was left as a tribute at the Canterbury Television (CTV) building which collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake killing 115 people. It is one of three identical bla...
One black wristband with the words ‘Band 4 Hope’ machine inscribed. These wristbands were designed as a fundraiser following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. This wristband was left as a tribute at the Canterbury Television (CTV) building which collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake killing 115 people. It is one of three identical bla...
One black wristband with the words ‘Band 4 Hope’ machine inscribed. These wristbands were designed as a fundraiser following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. This wristband was left as a tribute at the Canterbury Television (CTV) building which collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake killing 115 people. It is one of three identical bla...
One red wristband with the words ‘Band 4 Hope’ machine inscribed. These wristbands were designed as a fundraiser following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. This wristband was left as a tribute at the Canterbury Television (CTV) building which collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake killing 115 people. It is the only red wristband left ...
One portrait colour digital photograph taken on 6 September 2010 showing earthquake damage to the red brick building of the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church, 165 Papanui Road. The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road sustained severe damage during the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The church still stands although financial ...
One six-wheeled Rover 3 remote controlled vehicle in hard-shell storage box and one handset control unit (transmitter), colour monitor with cabling (and A/V receiver) and three batteries in a second smaller hard-shell storage box.
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 15 June 2011 showing earthquake damage to the former Canterbury Hotel and adjoining row of shops on Oxford Street. This photograph was taken on Oxford Street and shows the collapsed façade of the row of shops behind safety fencing, the interior of the building is exposed. Shadbolt House is visib...
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 15 June 2011 showing earthquake damage to the former Canterbury Hotel and adjoining row of shops on Oxford Street. This photograph was taken on Oxford Street and shows the collapsed façade of the row of shops behind safety fencing, the interior of the building is exposed. The design of many older...
One book titled "Earthquake, Christchurch New Zealand 22 February 2011" with text by Chris Moore and Press journalists and images by Press and Fairfax photographers; colour illustrations; published by A Random House New Zealand, Auckland, 2011; accompanying DVD. The sombre tone of this book and DVD reflects the attitudes of the greater Christch...
One right rear black Mazda CX7 car door damaged during the 22 February 2011 earthquake; white USAR spray paint markings 'P/T // CLE[AR]'. This panel once belonged to a Mazda CX7 car that was crushed by falling rubble during the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Considerably bent out of shape, it demonstrates the potential danger from falling masonry...