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Andersons' Foundry on the south side of Cashel Street
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A black and white historic photograph of John Anderson and his foreman, Mr A. Kirk, standing outside the foundry at the back of the Andersons' building, [ca. 1900].
Premises of T.J. Armstrong & Co., drapers, corner of Colombo and Armagh St…
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A black and white historic photograph of the exterior of the Union Centre Building, T. Armstrong and Co, [ca. 1930].
South end of Lyttelton Times building
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A black and white historic photograph of the south end of the Lyttelton Times Building prior to its extension in 1902-3, viewed from Cathedral Square, [ca. 1885].
South face of the Lyttelton Times Building
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A black and white historic photograph of the south face of the Lyttelton Times Building following its extension in 1902-3, viewed from Cathedral Square, [1904].
The old Fire Brigade Station prior to 1913
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Black-and-white photograph of a brick building, with staff and horse-drawn carriages from the Fire Brigade of Christchurch in the foreground. Photograph taken c1906.
Sketch of the exterior of Manchester Courts prior to construction
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A historic sketch of the Manchester Courts, seen from the corner of Manchester and Hereford Streets, [1905].
West entrance of Warner's Hotel (2)
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A black and white historic photograph of a group of cyclists lining up outside Warner's Hotel before a race leaving from the hotel, [May 1904].
The Royal Exchange, Cathedral Square Nearing Completion 1905
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Black-and-white photograph of the Regent Theatre (then known as the Royal Exchange Building) under construction. Photograph taken c1905.
Bank of New Zealand, seen from Cathedral Square, Christchurch
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Facsimile reproduction of a drawing of the Bank of New Zealand, from Mosley's 'Illustrated Guide to Christchurch and Neighbourhood', c. 1885.
Original Clarendon Hotel, before the 1903 reconstruction
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A black and white historic photograph of the Clarendon Hotel, prior to its 1903 reconstruction, [1902].
Bank of New Zealand building, from Cathedral Square
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A black and white historic photograph of the old BNZ Building, taken from Cathedral Square, 1929.
Intersection of Colombo and High Streets
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A black and white historic photograph of the intersection of Colombo and High Streets, with the Fishers' building visible on the left, [ca. 1884].
Warners Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch: an interior scene
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A black and white historic photograph of the interior of Warner's Hotel, near the front desk, [1907].
West entrance of Warner's Hotel
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A black and white historic photograph of Warner's Hotel in Cathedral Square, taken in 1906.
View of Tuam Street, Christchurch, to the east
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A black and white historic photograph of Tuam Street, ca. 1884, with the Odeon Theatre on the right and White's Furnishing Warehouse visible in the distance.
Dining room, Clarendon Hotel, Christchurch
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A black and white historic photograph of the interior of the dining room of the Clarendon Hotel, with two waiters in the background, [1903].
Exterior of Clarendon Hotel, from Oxford Terrace, Worcester Street corner
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A black and white historic photograph of the exterior Clarendon Hotel, designed by J.C. Maddison. The photograph was taken from the corner of Oxford Terrace and Worcester Street, [1903].
Interior view, shoppers in T. Armstrong & Co. store
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A black and white historic photograph of customers shopping in T. Armstrong and Co., [ca. 1930].
Reconstruction of T. Armstrong & Co. premises, corner of Colombo and Armag…
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A black and white historic photograph of the reconstruction of Armstrong & Co., a major department store on the corner of Colombo and Armagh Streets, [ca. 1930].
Architectural drawing of St. Elmo's Courts
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A facsimile of an architectural drawing of St. Elmo's Courts. Architect: B. J. Ager
Father Christmas on a Christmas float outside Armstrong & Co.
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A black and white historic photograph of Father Christmas waving to crowds from a float outside Armstrong & Co., [ca. 1930].
Creator unknown: Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch, with spire being r…
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Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch, with spire being rebuilt after the 1901 earthquake. Photographer unidentified. The nave, tower and spire of Christchurch Cathedral was completed in 1881. Work on completeing the rest of the building began in 1900. In 1902 the transcepts were finished and work started on the chancel and apse. An earthquake in 1901 cracked the upper part of the spire in two places. In this photograph which dates from late 1902/1903 (see scaffolding beyond the transcept indicating work on chancel) the upper part of the spire has been removed by Messrs Graham and Greig in preparation for replacing this section with a copper covered wooden structure. The Cathedral was completed in 1904. (Information from "Vision and Reality; Christchurch Cathedral in the Square," Colin Brown, Christchurch, 2000 and "A Dream of Spires," Ian Lochhead, Canterbury University Press, 1999, page 153.) Preparation for erecting the scaffolding was reported in the Christchurch Star 15 January 1902. The cross was replaced on the top of the new copper covered wooden section of the spire on 29 June 1903. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative
Earthquake damage to the road from Cheviot to Port Robinson
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Earthquake damage to the road from Cheviot to Port Robinson, 1901. Taken by an unidentified photographer. This is a copy of a photograph from `The Weekly Press', Nov 27, 1901 Note on back of file print reads: "Fissures on the road from Cheviot to Port Robinson. There is a creek on the right side of the road, and below the fissure the road has fallen towards it.....and is 2 1/2' below its proper level. The fissures are 2 1/2' deep" (Probably the caption from `The Weekly Press') Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).
Bicycle: Johnson's Grocery
Images, Canterbury Museum
One black Phillips brand bicycle with a large basket on the front, and a sign reading ‘Johnson's’ hanging from the frame. The front wheel is smaller than the back wheel.
Report: Registration Report for a Historic Place Homebush Station
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One Historic Places Trust report for Homebush Station. Homebush was in the process of being registered as a Historic Place, and this report was underway, when the homestead was severely damaged by the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Homebush Station was in the process of being registered as an historic place by the New Zealand Historic Places Trus...
Book: The Brigade, Earthquake 2011, A Tribute to the Lyttelton Volunteer F…
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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.
Book and DVD: Earthquake, Christchurch New Zealand 22 February 2011
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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...
Book: The Big Quake, Canterbury September 4, 2010
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Multicolour softcover book titled "The Big Quake, Canterbury September 4, 2010" by The Press; colour illustrations and maps; accompanying DVD. The extent of the damage caused by the 4 September 2010 earthquake is recorded in this book by Christchurch’s daily newspaper The Press. The overall message portrayed is one of community spirit and a com...
Book: The Butterfly and the Earthquake
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One blue softcover children’s book titled 'The Butterfly and the Earthquake' with text by Carol McKeever and colour illustrations by Ned Barraud. Carol McKeever wrote this children’s book after the 22 February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch to help children cope with the traumatic experience of an earthquake. ‘The Butterfly and the Earthquake’...
Book: Christchurch 22.2: Beyond the Cordon
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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...