Manchester Courts , earlier known as the MLC Building , was a commercial high-rise building in the Christchurch Central City . Built in 1905 – 1906 for the New Zealand Express Company , it was at the time the tallest commercial building in Christchurch . A Category I heritage building , it suffered serious structural damage in the 2010 Canterbury earthquake and was condemned to be demolished . Demolition began on 19 October , and was completed in February 2011
2010 Canterbury earthquake
2010 Canterbury earthquake
Manchester Courts