Napier

[jwg]

In 1931 a 7.8 earthquake demolished Napier. They rebuilt it quite rapidly (it was during the depression) and many of the buildings are in Art Deco style. There has been a preservation movement, but some of it is kind of messed up because of signs on the marquees and buildings, but there is lots of nice detail. It is an interesting city (small with

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[beartech420]

love art decco!
man that is incredable mohawk!
it looks like a hat!

[rsc]

I was half tempted to stop and ask him about maintenace, but I was afraid I'd sound like a dork.