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112Wan Chai Market. Built in 1937, the Wan Chai Market is one of the few remaining “Streamline Moderne” buildings in Hong Kong. 206 In 1990, it was rated as a Grade III historical building by theAntiquities and Monuments Office, but was deemed not worth preserving when The Zenith redevelopment project was first approved in 1995. By the time public opinion swung in favour of retainingit, the URA had already signed contractual agreements with the joint venture developer. In 2008, a compromise was negotiated whereby only the façade would be retained, and a 46-storeyresidential tower built on top. By June 2009, the rear of the market had been demolished to make way for the new podium.