Demolitions in Central Christchurch - Photograph 07

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Two workers look on as a long reach excavator demolishes the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The photographer comments, "The Crowne Plaza Hotel being demolished".

Christchurch earthquake

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The September Canterbury earthquake. These buildings have since been demolished. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.

Christchurch earthquake

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The September Canterbury earthquake. These buildings have since been demolished. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.

Christchurch earthquake

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The September Canterbury earthquake. These buildings have since been demolished. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.

Henry Africa's Demolition - Photograph 15

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A digger sits beside the partially-demolished Henry Africa's building.

Henry Africa's Demolition - Photograph 10

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The partially-demolished Henry Africa's building, with interior walls exposed.

Soon be No More!

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The former Government Life building in Christchurch's Cathedral Square will be demolished. On my walk around the city May 21, 2014 Christchurch New Zealand. www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christch...

Henry Africa's Demolition - Photograph 20

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The partially-demolished Henry Africa's building cordoned off with safety fencing and road cones.

Henry Africa's Demolition - Photograph 19

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The partially-demolished Henry Africa's building cordoned off with safety fencing and road cones.

Henry Africa's Demolition - Photograph 02

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The partially-demolished Henry Africa's building. The photographer comments, "Janes Wine Bar still stands, but not for long".

Henry Africa's Demolition - Photograph 03

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The partially-demolished Henry Africa's building. The photographer comments, "Janes Wine Bar still stands, but not for long".

Demolition Day - Photograph 01

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A house in Richmond being demolished. Part of an external wall has been removed. The photographer comments, "The end of 393 River Rd".

22 February Earthquake - Photograph 81

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A digger sits beside rubble from a demolished building on the corner of Bealey Avenue and Springfield Road. The photographer comments, "Demolition debris".

Henry Africa's Demolition - Photograph 18

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Detail of the partially-demolished Henry Africa's building. The photographer comments, "A building housing a restaurant and a great little neighbourhood bar is finally coming down because of earthquake damage. Windows".

Canterbury Earthquake September 2010 - Photograph 52

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St Paul's church in Dallington, with many of the tiles removed from the roof, and pallets stacked in front. The photographer comments, "St Pauls Catholic Church, partially demolished".

Henry Africa's Demolition - Photograph 13

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The partially-demolished Henry Africa's building. The photographer comments, "A building housing a restaurant and a great little neighbourhood bar is finally coming down because of earthquake damage. The doorway still stands".

Henry Africa's Demolition - Photograph 09

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The partially-demolished Henry Africa's building. The photographer comments, "A building housing a restaurant and a great little neighbourhood bar is finally coming down because of earthquake damage. A landmark vanishes".

Canterbury Earthquake September 2010 - Photograph 53

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St Paul's church in Dallington, with many of the tiles removed from the roof, and pallets stacked in front. The photographer comments, "St Pauls Catholic Church, partially demolished".

Henry Africa's Demolition - Photograph 14

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The partially-demolished Henry Africa's building. The photographer comments, "A building housing a restaurant and a great little neighbourhood bar is finally coming down because of earthquake damage. Half way gone".

Henry Africa's Demolition - Photograph 06

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Detail of the partially-demolished Henry Africa's building. The photographer comments, "A building housing a restaurant and a great little neighbourhood bar is finally coming down because of earthquake damage. Bricks coming down".

Henry Africa's Demolition - Photograph 07

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Detail of the partially-demolished Henry Africa's building. The photographer comments, "A building housing a restaurant and a great little neighbourhood bar is finally coming down because of earthquake damage. Bricks coming down".

Henry Africa's Demolition - Photograph 12

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Detail of the partially-demolished Henry Africa's building. The photographer comments, "A building housing a restaurant and a great little neighbourhood bar is finally coming down because of earthquake damage. The doorway still stands".

Henry Africa's Demolition - Photograph 11

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Detail of the partially-demolished Henry Africa's building. The photographer comments, "A building housing a restaurant and a great little neighbourhood bar is finally coming down because of earthquake damage. Henry's doorway. Still standing - the zebra striped doorway into Henry Africa's".

Henry Africa's Demolition - Photograph 08

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Detail of the partially-demolished Henry Africa's building. The photographer comments, "A building housing a restaurant and a great little neighbourhood bar is finally coming down because of earthquake damage. Henry's doorway. Still standing - the zebra striped doorway into Henry Africa's".

22 February Earthquake - Photograph 78

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A news crew have set up a satellite dish on the side of the road in Stoneyhurst Street. In the background is the rubble of a demolished wooden building. The photographer comments, "TV crews set up near Bealey-Papanui corner - these were in Stoneyhurst St".

Henry Africa's Demolition - Photograph 16

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The partially-demolished Henry Africa's building. The photographer comments, "A building housing a restaurant and a great little neighbourhood bar is finally coming down because of earthquake damage. Fenced off for safety. People who regularly use Stanmore Rd will be happy when the demolition is complete".

Going in!

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Working at getting things out of the Victoria Square before it is demolished. www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-20... What I found on my walk around the city January 15, 2014 Ch...

Pleasant Point Yacht Club

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Badly damaged in both the September and February quakes and over 6000 aftershocks the Point Pleasant yacht club had started to sink into the Avon estuary before being demolished in July 2011 after the June 6.3 earthquake

Earthquake damage in Christchurch

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A common scene around Christchurch, following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit the city on Saturday September 4, 2010 at around 4:33am. The shake left many roads cracked, buildings demolished, and flooding in the streets.

22 February Earthquake - Photograph 79

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A news crew have set up a satellite dish on the side of the road in Stoneyhurst Street. In the background a digger sits beside the rubble of a demolished wooden building. The photographer comments, "TV crews set up near Bealey-Papanui corner - these were in Stoneyhurst St".