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From the MED to Southpower to Orion

The corner building was completed in 1938-39 and used by the Christchurch power provider in its varying guises over time. It was damaged in the earthquakes and later demolished.

From the MED to Southpower to Orion

The corner building was completed in 1938-39 and used by the Christchurch power provider in its varying guises over time. It was damaged in the earthquakes and later demolished.

The new M.E.D building, view from north west corner

From the MED to Southpower to Orion

The corner building was completed in 1938-39 and used by the Christchurch power provider in its varying guises over time. It was damaged in the earthquakes and later demolished.

From the MED to Southpower to Orion

The corner building was completed in 1938-39 and used by the Christchurch power provider in its varying guises over time. It was damaged in the earthquakes and later demolished.

From the MED to Southpower to Orion

The corner building was completed in 1938-39 and used by the Christchurch power provider in its varying guises over time. It was damaged in the earthquakes and later demolished.

Moving clock into position, new M.E.D building,

From the MED to Southpower to Orion

The corner building was completed in 1938-39 and used by the Christchurch power provider in its varying guises over time. It was damaged in the earthquakes and later demolished.

From the MED to Southpower to Orion

The corner building was completed in 1938-39 and used by the Christchurch power provider in its varying guises over time. It was damaged in the earthquakes and later demolished.

MED Building from the air 1939

1939

The M.E.D. Building is shown at the centre of this photo, on the corner of Armagh and Manchester Streets, Christchurch, in 1939. Looking to the right up Manchester Street the Christchurch City Council Building and the Civic Theatre can be seen. Behind the M.E.D. on Gloucester Street, the four story 3YA Building and Transmission Tower can also be seen. In the foreground is the Avon River and the Band Rotunda.

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - East

Source: Kete Christchurch

Reference ID: CCL-Kete-1737

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The new M.E.D building, view from north west corner

Early 1939

Before clock installed

Creator: Municipal Electricity Department

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - East