El Alamein Memorial Fountain
Description
This memorial is an impressive, sculptural water fountain, consisting of three tiered pools and dandelion shaped fountain at the top. It is located at the entrance to Fitzroy Gardens, on the corner of Darlingurst Road and Macleay Street in Potts Point, NSW.
The fountain was designed by Australian architect, Bob Woodward, and was dedicated on 11 November 1961.
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
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Address
Fitzroy Gardens
60-64 MacLeay Street
Potts Point NSW 2011
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Sydney, City of
Memorial type
- Fountain/Drinking fountain
Recorded by
Peter WilliamsYear of construction
1961Established Date format:
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18 November 1961 Conflict/s
- Second World War, 1939–45