A digital copy of a pen and ink and watercolour painting by Raymond Morris, titled, 'Blackwells Department Store'.
A photograph of the Frogmore gift store on Victoria Street, still open after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. In the distance, rubble can be seen on the footpath, and wire fencing is cordoning off the buildings.
A photograph of rubble outside a store on Victoria Street.
A photograph of a green sticker on the window of The Dolls House Shop antique store on Colombo Street. The sticker indicates that the store is safe to enter. The sign reads, "Inspected, no restriction on use or occupancy. This building has received a brief inspection only. While no apparent structural or other safety hazards have been found, a more comprehensive inspection of the exterior and interior may reveal safety hazards". The structural engineer has written on the sign "propping to rear of building inadequate, fire egress also at rear inappropriate, no occupancy to second storey".
A photograph of furniture outside the Asko Design store on Victoria Street.
A photograph of barriers being erected around the Domo furniture store on Tuam Street.
Liquefaction in front of a store in Kaiapoi, after the September 4th earthquake.
A sign on a store in Colombo Street which reads "We R open, shaken not stirred".
Cracks in the parking lot in front of a store in Kaiapoi, after the September 4th earthquake.
Liquefaction and damage to tiles in front of a store in Kaiapo, after the September 4th earthquake.
Shops on Hills Road in Edgeware. The verandas on these store collapsed, bringing down the parapets as well.
Shops on Hills Road in Edgeware. The verandas on these store collapsed, bringing down the parapets as well.
The Coastal Living design store on London Street in Lyttelton, still open and buzzing after the 4 September earthquake.
Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury, NZ. Damage to store - corner of Gloucester and Woodham Road, Christchurch.
A photograph of damage to the Country Theme store on St Asaph Street. A sign in the window reads, "For rent".
A store in Lyttelton with boarded up and braced windows. Fencing and road cones have been placed around the edge to make a cordon.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a store on Colombo Street. The front wall of the top two storeys has collapsed into the street, exposing the inside.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a store on Colombo Street. The front wall of the top two storeys has collapsed into the street, exposing the inside.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to a store on Colombo Street. The front wall of the top two storeys has collapsed into the street, exposing the inside.
People preparing to load salvaged stock from a damaged store into a shipping container on Manchester Street. A truck with mechanical arms will be used to lift the container.
A store on Manchester Street with "NO GO" spray-painted in the front window as well as other search and rescue codes. 'Danger keep out' tape has been placed across the property.
No progress has been made on clearing the debris from Blackwell's Department Store on Williams Street. During the earthquake, the top story of the building collapsed into the bottom, as well as the awning into the street.
Damaged buildings on Hereford Street. One of the store fronts and side wall has crumpled revealing the inside of the building. Scaffolding has been erected outside and fencing placed along the footpath, keeping people away from the dangerous buildings.
Blackwell's Department Store on the corner of Raven and Williams Streets in Kaiapoi. The top story of the building has collapsed into the bottom, as well as the awning into the street. A broken brick wall is visible above.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the bottom storey of the Country Theme store on St Asaph Street. Sections of the façade crumbled, damaging the awning. Most of the bricks have been cleared from the footpath in front.
The fish and chip shop on Hills Road in Edgeware. The building is red stickered meaning it is unsafe to enter. Without the glass in the window, the inside of the store is easy to see. Panelling on the walls and roof have come down and much of the furniture has been removed.
The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down. This was a headstone makers store. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Country Theme store on St Asaph Street. Sections of the façade crumbled. The bricks have been cleared from the footpath below. Steel fencing and road cones have been placed around the building as a cordon.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Country Theme store on St Asaph Street. Sections of the façade crumbled. The bricks have been cleared from the footpath below. Steel fencing and road cones have been placed around the building as a cordon.
The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down. A second hand dealer store. This is next to Penny Lane which had to relocate down the street. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.