
NEW
ZEALAND
THE NAPIER
EARTHQUAKE OF 1931
- New Zealand village of Napier was totally
destroyed by a savage earthquake in 1931.
- The following rare images give an insight
into the devastation that was caused by this horrific earthquake.

- Masonic Hotel-Napier - after the
- earthquake and the subsequent fire.

Napier Hotel after the earthquake and
before the fire.

Street scene, Napier.

- Aerial view of Napier showing the almost total
- destruction resulting from the earthquake.
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