Diamond Jubilee Clock Tower

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The damaged clock tower on Victoria Street, wrapped and braced to prevent further damage. The photographer comments, "Diamond Jubilee Clock Tower in Christchurch. Its legs wrapped up for protection. Volcanic stone and limestone clock tower with ornate wrought iron work with coloured glass around part of the tower and four clock faces. Clock Tower built in this location to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Has two white marble plaques and one bronze plaque set on stone work above arches".

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View of the Victoria Clock Tower on Victoria Street. The time on the clock's face is stopped at the time of the February earthquake.

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The vacant lot left after the demolition of the Strategy Building on Victoria Street. In the background is the Victoria Clock Tower.

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:05 06:20:40

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Clock tower on Victoria Street stopped at the time of the earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:05 06:23:25

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Clock tower on Victoria Street stopped at the time of the earthquake".

Christchurch Press Image: Iain McGregor 2010:09:05 06:20:32

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Clock tower on Victoria Street stopped at the time of the earthquake".

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Damage to the Victoria Street clock tower which stopped at the time of the 22 February earthquake. Sections of the base have been covered by black plastic sheeting and shipping containers protecting the road from the danger of it falling.