Natalie Kerschner WEMO Photograph 133

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a building on Lichfield Street near Poplar Lane. The facade on the top storey of the building crumbled during the earthquake to reveal the walls underneath.

Natalie Kerschner WEMO Photograph 135

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a building on Lichfield Street near Poplar Lane. The facade on the top storey of the building crumbled during the earthquake to reveal the walls underneath.

Corner Poplar and Lichfield

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This building has beautiful iron ventilation grates at the street level.

BeckerFraserPhotos September 2010 photograph 034

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A sign outside Poplar Lane reading "Temporary Road Closure, Poplar Street will be closed between Lichfield Street and Tuam Street from 7am on 09:08:2010 to 6pm on 22:11:2010, Enquiries: 0800 SAFE 4U". "Danger Keep Out" tape can be seen behind the sign.

Natalie Kerschner WEMO Photograph 134

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a building on Lichfield Street near Poplar Lane. The facade on the top storey of the building crumbled during the earthquake to reveal the walls underneath. Wire fencing has been placed around the building to keep people from entering.

Natalie Kerschner WEMO Photograph 136

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a building on Lichfield Street near Poplar Lane. The facade on the top storey of the building crumbled during the earthquake to reveal the walls underneath. Wire fencing has been placed around the building to keep people from entering.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 102

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View down Poplar Lane, where the brick building on the right has been fenced off.

BeckerFraserPhotos September 2010 photograph 033

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Fencing in Poplar Lane cuts one side off from the other, but a City Council sign reads "Businesses open as usual during construction", indicating the stores and bars are still open.

BeckerFraserPhotos September 2010 photograph 036

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A building on Lichfield Street next to Poplar Lane. The top of the building crumbled onto the street during the 4 September earthquake, crushing a car. The inner walls are now visible on the top storey.

Goodbye Blue Monday.

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A blog about the Family-owned and run bar in Poplar Lanes, Christchurch - home of live entertainment with bands and DJs, every Thursday to Saturday. Archived instances cover the Canterbury Earthquake when the bar had to close down due to damage.