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Sun Court Shopping Sculpture


In Taupo is this stone platform with a round sculpture on top. I thought it was a bit weird but it was big enough to stand out so I snapped this photo. Apparently it was made to honour the shopping court in the background in 1969. The plaque says: "Sun Court Shopping Centre. Opened 10th October 1969 by J.E. Storey, mayor of Taupo and dedicated to The Happiness of all Who Enter this Court." Architects were Ewen Christie and Associates, built by E.A. Mahmood.

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Iris Flavia said…
Shopping centers in our region popped up much, much later.
I like this sculpture.
17 March 2022 at 19:00
Fun60 said…
The dedication sounds very 60s. It was probably a very big event at the time. I wonder how many shops have changed hands since then.
17 March 2022 at 19:12
Tom said…
...dedicated to the happiness of all who enter, a what a positive thought. Thanks for sharing.
17 March 2022 at 22:15
local alien said…
Love the dedication. I wonder why they didn't add a dash of yellow to the sculpture. Much sunnier!
18 March 2022 at 00:00
Bill said…
The shopping centre here is located 50km away. It's a nice sculpture, I wonder how many people attended or remember the event.
18 March 2022 at 05:15
Carol @Comfort Spring Station said…
this is an interesting dedication art
18 March 2022 at 08:14
Billy Blue Eyes said…
Can't believe the sculpture is that old
18 March 2022 at 08:39
Jim said…
Interesting artwork.
18 March 2022 at 09:06
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Nice sculpture and good intent. Don't see too much dedications to shoppers any longer.
18 March 2022 at 10:03
Spare Parts and Pics said…
It looks very modern for a late '60s sculpture. I like it!
18 March 2022 at 10:22
Jocelyn said…
Fun picture.

Jocelyn
https://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/
18 March 2022 at 16:34
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