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In 1848, just one year after the opening of the Colonial Hospital, Wellington was hit by a sizeable earthquake. Significant damage to a number of buildings resulted, including the Hospital.

earthquake

drawing courtesy
Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of NZ, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa           ref: PUBL-0050-01