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Demolition of the Embassy Theatre, 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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