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Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament earthquake damage

9 July 2011

Earthquake damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, with missing architectural elements and a dome stripped of copper.

Contributors note: "Cathedral Earthquake 1: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Barbadoes St Christchurch. July 9th 2011, 10.00pm. Copper sheathing of dome had just been removed prior to the dome being lifted off. "

Creator: Peter Fleming

Contributor: Peter Fleming

Source: Entry in the 2025 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.

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Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament earthquake damage

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