Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Life in ruins: 27 year-old Chris Meyer, owner and operator of Federal Coffee House, which was located at 160 Manchester Street. The Heritage 1 building that he used to run his business from is being torn down tomorrow".
The Christchurch City Council has voted to fast track the demolition of two heritage buildings that it says were severely damaged in September's earthquake and pose an immediate danger to people's safety.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Crowd shot of firemen from all over Canterbury who were awarded by the New Zealand Fire Commission and New Zealand Government for their service during the Canterbury earthquake crisis. The event was held at the Hall of Flame at Ferrymead Heritage Park".
A colour photograph showing detail of the damage to the exterior masonry of Manchester Courts, following the 4 September 2011 earthquake.
A colour photograph of the Manchester Courts following the 4 September 2011 earthquake, taken from Manchester Street.
Colour photograph of the north side of St. Elmo's Courts after the 4 September 2010 earthquake, during which it suffered extensive structural damage.
Damage to the Westende Jewellers building. The upper storey facade has collapsed, and rubble covers the road. The area has been cordoned off with road cones and police tape, and fire service personnel are inspecting the damage from the basket of a fire engine's ladder.
Damage to the Repertory Theatre building. Part of the facade has collapsed onto the awning below, and bricks and masonry have spilled across the street. The building is cordoned off with road cones and police tape.
The clock on New Regent Street. A crack runs down the edge of the parapet, showing how the buildings have moved. The clock has stopped at the time of the earthquake.
Damage to the Westende Jewellers building. The upper storey facade has collapsed, and rubble covers the road. The area has been cordoned off with road cones and police tape, and fire service personnel are inspecting the damage from the basket of a fire engine's ladder.
Broken windows in the Design and Arts College building in Worcester Street.
A colour photograph of the west facade of the Press Building after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Historic building owner John Phillips wants the red tape to go so he can pull his very badly damaged heritage building down and start again so the businesses in the premises can start again. Phillips owns the former Nurse Maude building on Madras Street".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Harbourlight Theatre, London Street, Lyttelton. Earthquake 4th of September 2010".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Harbourlight Theatre, London Street, Lyttelton. Earthquake 4th of September 2010".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Repertory Theatre, Kilmore Street. Earthquake 4th of September 2010".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Repertory Theatre, Kilmore Street. Earthquake 4th of September 2010".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "St Mary's Edgeware. Earthquake 4th of September 2010".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Harbourlight Theatre, London Street, Lyttelton. Earthquake 4th of September 2010".
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps and bracing.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. Tarpaulins cover damaged areas of the roof and gables.
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "St Mary's Edgeware. Earthquake 4th of September 2010".
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Repertory Theatre, Kilmore Street. Earthquake 4th of September 2010".
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps and bracing.
A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "Repertory Theatre, Kilmore Street. Earthquake 4th of September 2010".
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps and bracing.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps and bracing.