Foundation pile driving for Christchurch Star building

Circa 1950s

Foundation pile driving for Christchurch Star building

Circa 1950s

Foundations piles being driven at the construction 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-04478A

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