El Alamein Memorial Fountain
Description
Impressive sculptural water fountain, consisting of three tiered pools and dandelion shaped fountain at the top. Located at the entrance to the Fitzroy Gardens on the corner of Darlingurst Road and Macleay Street.
Designed by Australian architect, Bob Woodward.
Inscription
The El Alamein Memorial Fountain
This fountain was erected in commemoration of the deeds of the ninth division, Australian Imperial Forces in World War II by the council of the City of Sydney and placed in operation by the right honourable the Lord Mayor of Sydney Alderman H. F. Jensen on 18.11.61
E. W. Adams Town Clerk
Address
60-64 MacLeay Street
Fitzroy Gardens
Potts Point NSW 2011
Local Government Area
- Sydney, City of
Memorial type
- Fountain/Drinking fountain
Recorded by
Peter WilliamsEstablished date
1961Established Date format:
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11/18/1961Dedication date
18 November 1961 Conflict/s
- Second World War, 1939–45
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