This great photo was in The Press last year (2012)! The Government Life Insurance Building, dubbed the ‘ugliest building in Christchurch’ was demolished by CERA due to quake damage. This photo was taken during its construction in 1962. The site of the Government Life Insurance building once belonged to pioneer doctor and artist/photographer Dr. A.C. …
Two hard working dogs earning a living or have accompanied their masters, to the Addington Saleyards for Sale Day in 1905. *Image courtesy of Rural Livestock Ltd, Canterbury* —
A great photo! Colombo Street with Dyers Pass Road weaving its way up the Port Hills. Sadly the building tucked in behind the round roofed tram stop (I am guessing its a tram stop) was still with us up to this week (02.11.2012). Came as a nasty surprise to me as I drove past it.
Christchurch…you will always be a charming city…come what may xxx *Photo taken by Steffano Webb in 1916*