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Colombo Street north, Christchurch, looking south
Date: 1880s
From: Tonks album
Reference: PA1-o-497-05
Description: View of Colombo Street taken fron the north bank of the River Avon looking towards the Cathedral. The Port Hills can be seen in the distance. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
View of Colombo Street, Christchurch, looking toward Cathedral Square with trams, cycli...
Date: [1910s-1930s]
From: Head, Samuel Heath, 1868-1948 :Negatives
Reference: 1/2-152590-G
Description: Photograph taken by Samuel Heath Head, Christchurch. Source of descriptive information - Negative register. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches
Photographs of Canterbury buildings
Date: January-July 2009
From: Owen, Dylan, 1958-: Photographs
Reference: PADL-000356
Description: Photographs of Christchurch and Rangiora buildings, January-July 2009 Quantity: 75 digital photograph(s).
Photographs of Christchurch buildings
Date: Dec 2007- Apr 2008
From: Owen, Dylan, 1958-: Photographs
Reference: PADL-000268
Description: Photographs of Christchurch buildings, 2007-2008 Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within folders called "Buildings Dec 2007 to Jan 2008" and "Buildings Feb to April 2008" Quantity: 143 digital photograph(s).
Cathedral Square, Christchurch, showing the United Service Hotel on the right, and look...
Date: [ca 1910]
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
Reference: 1/2-000851-G
Description: United Service Hotel centre right, with Barnett & Co. (chemists) in the left-hand corner of the hotel, and the Bank of New Zealand building centre with Colombo Street running between the hotel and the bank. Photograph taken by William A Price ca 1910. Other notes - For another image of the same view, with the same inscription and number, but in different lettering, see 1/2-000890. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Christchurch. 2472B Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative
View of Christchurch from the Cathedral, looking up Colombo Street
Date: [ca 1910]
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
Reference: 1/2-001347-G
Description: View of Christchurch looking up Colombo Street, with the United Service Hotel in the right foreground. Photograph taken from the Cathedral by William A Price ca 1910. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Christchurch from the Cathedral. [No.] 761 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative
Photographs of South Island streets
Date: 2007-2009
From: Owen, Dylan, 1958-: Photographs
Reference: PADL-000359
Description: Photographs of South Island street scenes, 2007-2009 Quantity: 36 digital photograph(s).
Photographs of Christchurch buildings
Date: April - December 2008
From: Owen, Dylan, 1958-: Photographs
Reference: PADL-000247
Description: Photographs of the exterior of buildings in Christchurch City, taken April-December 2008 Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within folders called "New Zealand Buildings April to July 2008" and "New Zealand Building July to December 2008" Quantity: 27 digital photograph(s).
Willis, Archibald Dudingston (Firm) :City of Christchurch, N. Z. W. Potts, lith, E. Whe...
Date: 1889
From: Wakefield, Edward 1845-1924 :New Zealand illustrated. The story of New Zealand and descriptions of its cities and towns by Edward Wakefield; also (by various writers) the natural wonders of New Zealand (past and present). Wanganui. A. D. Willis, 1889.
By: Potts, William, 1859-1947; Edmund Wheeler & Son (Firm)
Reference: PUBL-0019-09
Description: An extensive view of the city of Christchurch, taken from the balcony on the spire of Christchurch Cathedral and looking south across Cathedral Square and along Colombo Street towards the Port Hills. Horse-drawn trams and carts are much in evidence in the Square. The building to the left of the entrance to Colombo Street is the Bank of New Zealand. The building to the right is United Service Hotel, with the Chief Post Office on the far right, at the entrance to Worcester Street. Based on a photograph. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 167 x 384 mm
Photographs of Christchurch buildings, 2009
Date: 2009
From: Owen, Dylan, 1958-: Photographs
Reference: PADL-000520
Description: Photographs of Christchurch buildings taken in 2009 Quantity: 32 digital photograph(s).
Scene in Christchurch, looking toward Cathedral Square, with trams, pedestrians, and cy...
Date: [1910s-1930s]
From: Head, Samuel Heath, 1868-1948 :Negatives
Reference: 1/2-152589-G
Description: Photograph taken by Samuel Heath Head, Christchurch. Source of descriptive information - Negative register. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches
Cathedral Square, Christchurch, showing the United Service Hotel
Date: [ca 1910]
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
Reference: 1/2-000847-G
Description: United Service Hotel, with Barnett & Co. (chemists) in the left-hand corner, and a sign reading "Great Bazaar Naval & Military Exhibition & Displays. K.E. Barracks, 3rd-10th December". Colombo Street runs past the hotel on the left. Photograph taken by William A Price ca 1910. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative
Cathedral Square, Christchurch, showing the United Service Hotel on the right, and look...
Date: [ca 1910]
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
Reference: 1/2-000890-G
Description: United Service Hotel centre right, with Barnett & Co. (chemists) in the left-hand corner of the hotel, and the Bank of New Zealand building centre with Colombo Street running between the hotel and the bank. Photograph taken by William A Price ca 1910. Other notes - For another image of the same view, with the same inscription and number, but in different lettering, see 1/2-000851. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Christchurch. 2472B Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative
Effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, particularly of Christchurch ci...
Date: 4 Feb 2012
From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011
Reference: PADL-000717
Description: Photographs showing the effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, taken 4 February 2011. Includes photographs of nightclubs (The Darkroom, The Archives) and restaurants (Lotus Heart) on St Asaph Street, installations on empty sites by Gap Filler, White Lights of Hope beaming up on the Christchurch skyline, effects of liquefaction and earthquake damage on properties in Kaiapoi, protest signs against red zone, signs warning motorists to slow down on Cass Street Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the Library within a folder called "Feb 4 - Kaiapoi city bars, Sydenham, Lights of Hope" Quantity: 34 digital photograph(s).
Photographs of Christchurch City and post-earthquake transitional spaces
Date: 30 September - 3 October 2014
From: Love, Valerie J, 1980- : Photographs
Reference: PADL-001280
Description: Photographs of Christchurch City taken 30 September - 3 October 2014, showing the effects of the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. The photographs show street scenes, damaged buildings, vacant lots, construction sites, rebuilding efforts, signage, and new buildings. The images also include photographs of transitional spaces and temporary art installations around the central city, including projects by GapFiller and Greening The Rubble, and the NZ Ice Fest, and art works by Sara Hughes, Chris Heaphy, Neil Dawson, Julia Morison, and Lonnie Hutchinson. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Valerie Love is a staff member at the Alexander Turnbull Library. The photographs were taken while she was in Christchurch attending the Archives and Records Association of New Zealand (ARANZ) 2014 annual meeting. Quantity: 154 digital photograph(s).
Effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, aerial photographs of Christchu...
Date: 13 Dec 2011
From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011
Reference: PADL-000662
Description: Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 taken 13 December 2011 by Ross Becker. Shows aerial photographs of Christchurch city documenting the damage, including Westfield Riccarton (Riccarton Mall). Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the Library within a folder called "Flying - selected" Quantity: 104 digital photograph(s).
Photographs of central Christchurch after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes
Date: 25 Feb 2012
From: McMahon, Seán John Daniel, 1961- :Photographs
Reference: PADL-000668
Description: Photographs of central Christchurch after the 2010-2012 earthquakes taken 25 February 2012 by Sean McMahon. Locations are chiefly Manchester, Saint Asaph, Cashel, Columbo and Lichfield Streets, and the Bridge of Remembrance. Images show fencing around areas closed to the public, damaged and collapsed commercial buildings, cleared sites, re-opened Cashel Street area with shops and a cafe. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 34 digital photograph(s).
Effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, particularly of aerial views of...
Date: 3 May 2012
From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011
Reference: PADL-000745
Description: Photographs showing the effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, taken 3 May 2012, particularly aerial views of Christchurch and Lyttelton. Shows views of schools, parks, Westfield Riccarton (Riccarton Mall), suburbs, rock falls, cliff collapses, demolition and damage to buildings, and the changing landscape of the city following demolition. Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the Library within a folder called "May 03 - flying Ross" Quantity: 113 digital photograph(s).
Effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, particularly of Christchurch CBD
Date: 2 May 2012
From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011
Reference: PADL-000743
Description: Photographs showing the effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, taken 2 May 2012, particularly of Christchurch CBD (Central Business District). Shows bumper sticker ('Kia kaha I'm staying Christchurch), Unlimited School, Christchurch Cathedral, Canterbury Provincal Council Chambers, Alice in Videoland sign, restoration work on buildings in High Street, views of buildings (including Westpac building, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Forsyth Barr), Hotel Grand Chancellor and Crowne Plaza demolition, Clarendon Tower, Magistrates Court repair, pavement deformation from liquifaction, workers doing remedial work to buildings, repair work on Edmonds Clock Tower, new construction at 75 Manchester Street, demolition of 248 High Street, street views of intersections of Colombo & Gloucester, Armagh & Colombo, Gloucester & Manchester, Hereford & Manchester, Cashel & Manchester streets, Chancery Lane, Central Library (exterior and interior views), overgrown gardens in Victoria Square, Medlab building under demolition, memorial tributes at PGC (Pyne Gould Corporation) building, 'Info Gap' on the corner of Colombo and Petersborough streets (Students from University of Technology Sydney urban design projects). Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the Library within a folder called "May 02 - CBD" Quantity: 118 digital photograph(s).
Effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, particularly of Christchurch Ci...
Date: 8 Feb 2012
From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011
Reference: PADL-000724
Description: Photographs showing the effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, taken 8 February 2011. Particularly of Christchurch City CBD, Riccarton and Bealey. Shows photographs of the temporary InterCity bus depot and Thai restaurant operating out of a caravan and container at Bealey Avenue, damaged Christchurch Cathedral (including the salvaged spire), Central Library in Petersborough Street, make-shift coffee shops in Colombo Street, people witnessing the demolition of a Brannigans building, workers on the site of the Provincial Council Chambers, demolition of the Gallery Apartments, stencillism art, Archives NZ building in Christchurch, Under the Red Verandah (cafe & restaurant), damage to St James Church and Antonio House on Riccarton Road, tombstone of Sibylla Emily Maude (pioneer nurse), St Peter's Anglican Church, the site and remaining rubble, bell tower and oak tree of St Luke's Church, a memorial on the fence outside the St Luke's Church site of 185 crosses signifying the deaths on Feb 22, demolition workers, demolition of Crowne Plaza, cafes and restaurants on Victoria Street, and views from the roof of the BNZ Building (Cathedral Square) showing many of building in the process of being demolished or yet to be demolished (Triangle Chambers, Millennium Hotel, City Council Building in Tuam Street, Holiday Inn Hotel, Police Station, Ibis Hotel, MFL Building, Grant Thornton Building, Christchurch Cathedral, Pacific Tower, Clarendon Towers, Rydes Hotel, Government Life building, Farmers building, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Forsyth Barr). Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the Library within a folder called "Feb 8 - City, CBD, Riccarton, Bealey" Quantity: 114 digital photograph(s).