Sunday, 16 March 2014

After the Earthquake

Posted by Rachel | 18:02 | , , ,
In 1931, Napier suffered a devastating earthquake. 

The town was rebuilt in the style of the time: art deco. 

Plaque for reconstruction architects, 1931.
These are the signs I saw from the first two years after the earthquake.

Pink art deco building from 1931.

Parker's Chambers art deco style building 1932

The Emporium in Napier, Art Deco building from 1932.

Colourful art deco shop in Napier, from 1932.

Munster Chambers art deco office Napier New Zealand.

Art deco building from 1933 in Napier New Zealand.

Art deco building from 1933.


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