This book marks the 10th anniversary of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, which transformed this New Zealand city. It provides first-hand insights into the types of damage that occurred to numerous masonry buildings during the 2010-2011 earthquake sequence, illustrates the historical significance of various buildings and showcases earthquake-strengthening techniques that worked and others that didn’t. The observations in this book are an essential guide to help preserve much-loved historic buildings in the future, ultimately saving lives in New Zealand and globally.