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Kate Sheppard, Empire Hotel and J D Clarke Optician are key elements of Christchurch’s past to be featured on the mural.
Some of the old buildings depicted include High St’s Empire Hotel, 1800s surveying business Edward Jollie & Co, and J D Clarke Optician.
Riverside Market developer Mike Percasky said the mural was “phenomenal”.
“I’ve never seen a mural attract as many comments as this. It stops people in their tracks,” he said.
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The Riverside wall mural is covered with references to some of Christchurch's influential past and current people and businesses.
The mural was funded through a public-private partnership between Riverside Market and ChristchurchNZ and managed by production company Oi YOU!.