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List of historic places in Christchurch

 * ... that today is the first anniversary of the 2010 Christchurch earthquake, which started the loss of much of the city's built heritage (example of a now demolished building pictured)?
 * Comment: Phew, this list article is the result of four months of solid work. It won't be hard to review, as the prose is relatively short. The hard work was hunting for the photos (which I started collating in March 2011, I think). It's a bit depressing having a look at this, as many of these heritage buildings are gone by now. Eventually, I estimate that around half will be demolished. The hook above is for the anniversary date of the first earthquake (4 September), so I do apologise profusely for the rather swift turnaround that's required.


 * If you look at the article history and you wonder what is going on, and where my co-contributor appears, let me explain what happened. I came across the near empty table in somebody's userspace on the German Wikipedia. So I basically expanded on what was there. A couple of weeks ago, the draft made it per transwiki into my userspace. I've just moved it into mainspace.  Schwede 66  05:28, 2 September 2011 (UTC)

Created/expanded by Schwede66 (talk), Matthiasb (talk). Self nom at 05:28, 2 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Reviewed: HB Jassin




 * Hook: I've fixed the pictured blurb, as the building is gone now. Short enough, interesting enough (timely), and cited. Should have an ALT in case this isn't run on the 4th.
 * Article: Long enough, new enough, "The future of a vast number of heritage buildings is as yet undecided." is uncited. Spotchecks check out. Grammar is fine.
 * Symbol question.svg An alt and a ref for the above sentence should be added. Date request requires more feedback, although I am willing to oblige. Crisco 1492 (talk) 06:48, 2 September 2011 (UTC)


 * ALT1: ... that of the 315 heritage structures listed with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust in Christchurch, a significant number will have to be removed following the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake (example of a now demolished building pictured)?


 * I've added a more specific sentence and a ref to the article, and provided ALT1 as requested. With regards to the number in ALT1, that has been determined by simply counting the number of entries on the page (I believe that is an allowable method). Each individual entry has a reference, but don't look at all 315 of them - you'd go nuts. Thanks for the speedy review!  Schwede 66  08:20, 2 September 2011 (UTC)


 * Pictogram voting keep.svg AGF on the number of buildings. Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:32, 2 September 2011 (UTC)


 * Comment: re:original hook, it certainly was not the 'first' Christchurch earthquake! Needs clarifying  Jebus989 ✰ 09:44, 2 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Fair enough. Have replaced 'first' with '2010'.  Schwede 66  09:54, 2 September 2011 (UTC)


 * I have no problem with the date request despite the short notice, but I think the date request hook has awkward wording. Suggest ALT2 ... that one year ago today the 2010 Christchurch earthquake irreparably damaged much of the city's built heritage (example of a now-demolished building pictured)? cmadler (talk) 12:19, 2 September 2011 (UTC)


 * Also, I suggest modifying or replacing the montage currently in the lead image spot. The juxtaposition of different camera angles and image distortions is dizzying. This is merely a suggestion for future improvement, not a requirement for DYK. Thanks, cmadler (talk) 12:19, 2 September 2011 (UTC)


 * I'm happy with ALT2. Regarding the montage, I'm nowhere near a graphic designer. I'll put a note on the talk page and I'm sure that somebody with the right skills will do it. There is certainly enough material to choose from.  Schwede 66  17:51, 2 September 2011 (UTC)