The genus was initially erected in 1832 by George Robert Gray, using the spelling Zopheros.

His tomb in Tideswell churchyard, initially erected by public subscription, was restored in 1891.

Wooden fortifications were initially erected on the settlement's highest point facing the narrow channel about 800 meters from the shore.

The main stage, which when initially erected was little wider than a standard hallway, was created primarily for vaudeville acts and operettas.

It was initially erected for Malaysia's declaration of independence on 31 August 1957.

The foundation stone was initially erected along Collyer Quay Street outside the Fullerton Hotel in 1970.

The Nadir Divan-Beghi Madrasah was initially erected as a caravanserai.

The building was initially erected as a chapel dedicated to Lawrence of Rome.

Initially erected at Samjeondo, near the Sambatnaru crossing point of the Han River, it was thereafter buried and erected again several times.

One turbine is expected to be erected initially, while environmental issues are assessed.