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Grand Hotel, Hastings (2nd of 3)

Grand Hotel, Hastings

The quake badly damaged the Grand Hotel in Hastings, leaving its floors exposed. The front of the hotel collapsed into Heretaunga Street and killed eight people.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: 1/2-139759;F

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How to cite this page:

Eileen McSaveney. 'Historic earthquakes', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 9-Feb-12
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/historic-earthquakes/6/2/2