Napier - Art Deco Downtown

The 1931 earthquake, lasting an incredible 2 and 1/2 minutes, registering 7.8 on the Richter Scale, all but destroyed Napier.  The islanders joined together to rebuild their city over the next two years. The influence of art deco architectural design was evident throughout all the construction that took place. Our afternoon guided tour provided us with an enjoyable look at the history of the city and their continued emphasis to retain this architecture today.