The container wall., Bernard Spragg Photo

Odeon Theatre Christchurch. NZ.Christchurch was the oldest masonry theatre in New Zealand, and one of only three remaining purpose-built 19th-century theatres in the country. The building has had different names over the years, and was put to many different uses. It was damaged beyond repair in the 22 February 2011 Christchurch earthquake and partially demolished in September 2012. The theatre was recognised as a Category I heritage building by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, with registration number 3140. The containers are a protective wall to prevent the facade from falling onto the street in an further earthquake.