Digital Photograph: Demolition on the corner of Canterbury and London Streets, Lyttelton

Maker
Michael Davies
Production date
15 April 2011
 Description
One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 15 April 2011 showing the demolition of the Volcano Restaurant, the Lava Bar, Lyttelton Fisheries and Coastal Living Design Store on the corner of London and Canterbury Streets.
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Production place
Lyttelton/Christchurch/Canterbury/South Island/New Zealand
Collecting unit
Pictorial
Production role
Photographer
Researcher comments/remarks
In Christchurch's Central Business District many of the high profile demolitions took place out of public view in the Red Zone. By contrast, the demolitions on London Street after the 22 February 2011 earthquakes attracted a sizable audience. People gathered to witness the disappearing buildings and to informally share stories. The mood of the people in this sequence of photographs showing the digger pulling down the group of buildings, including The Volcano Restaurant and Bar, is also captured in the documentary When a City Falls directed by Gerard Smyth.
Associated place
Lyttelton/Christchurch/Canterbury/South Island/New Zealand
Associated place notes
Canterbury Street; London Street
Associated event
Earthquake, 22 February 2011 Christchurch, New Zealand
Associated event notes
Damage caused
Associated period
2011/2010s
Current rights
Creative Commons - CC BY-NC
Current rights code
Creative Commons - CC BY-NC
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Other id
DSCF0671
Accession number
2013.17.66

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I was also the originator of the Volcano, having invited Lois Ogilvie to partner me. I found the site, named and established the business. Sold my 50% share after two years.

- Gerard Smyth

Posted on 06-07-2021 22:19:34

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