Digital Photograph: Exterior of Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church

Maker
Sarah Murray
Production date
06 Sep 2010
 Description
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 6 September 2010 showing earthquake damage to the red brick building of the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church, 165 Papanui Road.
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Maker
Production place
Christchurch
Collecting unit
Pictorial
Production role
Photographer
Researcher comments/remarks
The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road sustained severe damage during the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The red placards placed on the door of the church indicate that the building was assessed as unsafe by the Christchurch City Council and no access was allowed. The building was an unreinforced red brick masonry building, which meant that many of the bricks in the taller walls were shaken loose.
Many churches and community groups in Canterbury owned older buildings constructed of unreinforced brick or masonry. The damage caused to these buildings in the Canterbury earthquakes and the cost to restore or rebuild them to meet modern building codes has led to the decision to demolish many, such as the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road shown in this photo. This Church was demolished in August 2013. The shedding of bricks and stone from high walls during earthquakes caused considerable damage and ongoing concerns about public safety.
Associated place
Merivale/Christchurch
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Associated event
Earthquake 4 September 2010; 04 Sep 2010; Canterbury/South Island/New Zealand
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Associated period
2010s
Current rights
Creative Commons - CC BY-NC
Current rights code
Creative Commons - CC BY-NC
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Other id
2446
Accession number
2013.26.8

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