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Grant Wilson Christchurch Photograph 198

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A photograph of a van crushed by fallen bricks outside Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church in Merivale.

Grant Wilson Christchurch Photograph 200

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A photograph of a van crushed by fallen bricks outside Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church in Merivale.

BeckerFraserPhotos July 2011 photograph 218

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The foundation stone removed from the Church Hall at 165 Papanui Road. The stone reads, "A.D.1902".

Grant Wilson Christchurch Photograph 195

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A photograph of a clothing bin crushed by fallen bricks outside Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church in Merivale.

Mike Cameron WEMO Photograph 20

A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The wall of the gable has crumbled, the bricks spilling onto the lawn below. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.

Jim Baltaxe WEMO Photograph 126

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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The gable wall has crumbled, the bricks and window frame falling onto the ground. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.

UC Civil and Natural Resources Engineering Photograph 010

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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The bricks in the gable have crumbled, exposing the wooden structure underneath and crushing a van below. Police tape has been placed around the building as a cordon.

Jim Baltaxe WEMO Photograph 122

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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The gable walls have crumbled, bricks spilling onto the ground. The tower has been removed and braced on the ground in front. Cordon fencing has been placed around the building. Parts of the fence have been decorated with hearts and the word 'love'.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 172

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More damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church following the 22 February earthquake. The church already had its spire removed so restoration work can be carried out.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 171

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More damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church following the 22 February earthquake. The church already had its spire removed so restoration work can be carried out.

Grant Wilson Christchurch Photograph 204

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A photograph of the door of Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church in Merivale. USAR codes have been spray-painted on the door.

QuakeStory Photo 493

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A photograph submitted by Andy Palmer to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Chinese Methodist Church, Merivale. 25 Feb 2012.".

Rebekah Rogers WEMO Photograph 037

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A photograph of paper hearts pegged on the cordon fence around the Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. Quotes on the hearts read, "'Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me.' Psalm 23", "'We can do no great things; only small things with great love.' Mother Teresa, and, "'Peace begins with a smile,' Mother Teresa". In the background, the earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church can be seen. The wall of the gable has crumbled, the bricks spilling onto the grass below.

Mike Cameron WEMO Photograph 21

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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The bricks at the top of the tower have crumbled, and the wooden bracing is hanging half off the building. The spire of the tower can be seen to the left where it was moved to following the 4 September 2010 earthquake.