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Ross Goldfields Mural

 



a closeup


These 2 murals are on the side of the Goldfields Information Centre in Ross, just outside of Hokitika. They depict the old mining days in the 1800s when many immigrants came to the West Coast to try their luck in making a fortune.

Linking up with Mural Monday.

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Pauline said…
Love those murals, Amy. Especially the last one, it has the look of long ago about it.
24 July 2022 at 16:04
Pauline said…
Love those murals, Amy. Especially the last one. It has the look of long ago about it.
24 July 2022 at 16:05
Iris Flavia said…
Not the point, but I love those tinned roofs!
It must´ve been a hard life, coming there with high hopes and dreams that were likely mostly not fulfilled.
Important mural. And well done.
24 July 2022 at 19:54
local alien said…
Fantastic murals. You have wonderful artists from North to South!
24 July 2022 at 20:31
Tom said…
...people have been trying to strike it rich for ages. A nice bit of history.
24 July 2022 at 21:23
Andy said…
Great shot Amy! The paintings are fantastic.
24 July 2022 at 22:47
Tigger's Mum said…
I like that they have been done on weatherboards. It looks like a truly traditional building - weatherboards and corrugated galvanized iron. All together the whole thing speaks of our past.
25 July 2022 at 00:38
Sharon said…
I love finding murals with historic relevance. Good one.
25 July 2022 at 03:30
Bill said…
Love the murals and the history it displays.
25 July 2022 at 04:31
Sami said…
I like historical murals, and this one is beautiful. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals.
25 July 2022 at 10:58
Bleubeard and Elizabeth said…
It's an enjoyable look back at history and two beautiful murals. They are so well done, and I am delighted you found them, Amy.

25 July 2022 at 11:56
Bertiebo said…
Nicely made. Sober yet captivating
25 July 2022 at 18:04
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Interesting history -- immigrants have always done the hard jobs that nobody else wants to do (over here on this side of the pond anyway).
26 July 2022 at 11:13
magiceye said…
Beautifully done!
27 July 2022 at 13:58
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