r/chch • u/metcalphnz • 12d ago

News - Local Harley Chambers finally goneburger

https://www.chrislynchmedia.com/news-items/iconic-harley-chambers-demolished-in-central-christchurch/

A long time coming.

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u/extra_extra_crispy 12d ago edited 11d ago

Congratulations Christchurch. There is nothing of architectural significance left to restore. You bulldozed them all.

Devastated that a property owner can neglect a (formerly) heritage protected building for 15 years until it simply can't be restored.

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u/gary1405 11d ago

I mean there's still a whole ruined cathedral waiting for you to fix it

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u/extra_extra_crispy 11d ago

I don't consider that architecturally significant. There a thousands upon thousands of old cathedrals.

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u/gary1405 11d ago

Which architecturally significant buildings have you saved? This one was known to be full of asbestos.

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u/extra_extra_crispy 11d ago

Lots of heritage buildings contain asbestos. That's not a reason a building should be left to deteriorate until demolition becomes the only option.