Demolition of the Embassy Theatre, 1960

February 1960

Demolition of the Embassy Theatre, 1960

February 1960

Demolition by Ryan Brothers, photo taken from the roof of the Crystal Palace cinema building.

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square

Contributor: Allan Baxter

Source: Entry in the 2014 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH14-248

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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