On February 22nd 2011 at 12.51pm (NZDT), an earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hit Christchurch, New Zealand, causing the deaths of 185 people.
These postcards are from the album of my grandmother, Agnes Majella (Burke) Gaffaney, who was born, raised and buried in Christchurch.
Roman Catholic Cathedral, Christchurch, NZ 7582
Cathedral Square, Christchurch, NZ 7869
Worcester Street, from Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 7875
Worcester Street, from Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 7875
Aerial View, Christchurch, NZ 7125 “National Publicity Studios Photo”