Preparing foundations for Christchurch Star building

Circa 1950s

Preparing foundations for Christchurch Star building

Circa 1950s

Earthmoving equipment in use on the construction of the foundations of the Christchurch Star office building on Kilmore Street.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - North

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Reference ID: CCL-StarP-04475A

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