Hyde Park, Frazer Fountain
The Frazer fountain is a sandstone drinking fountain located at the College Street entrance of Hyde Park South. It is one of two Frazer drinking fountains donated to the city by John Frazer MLC, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist. They were designed by Thomas Sapsord in the Gothic architectural style, sculpted by Mittagong sculptor Lawrence Beveridge and installed in 1881. In 1934, the taps and drinking cups were replaced with a bubble fountain in keeping with changing attitudes towards health and hygiene and underwent restoration in 2016.
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ReplyDeleteImpressive!
ReplyDeleteNice structure.
ReplyDeletei Love that park! Such a great place to have a picnic!
ReplyDeleteIt's an oasis in the middle of the concrete jungle.
DeleteIt is always interesting that we had Gothic architecture and decoration in 1881 out in the colonies. The sandstone looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI would have to wear my best suit to drink from this fountain Jim.
ReplyDeleteIt does look very fancy, doesn't it?
DeleteYou find amazing things in Sydney. Love the Gothic design.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful arch by this fountain! The shadows of the leaves in the foreground are add an extra touch:) Many thanks for sharing this with All Seasons, Jim! Wishing you a great summer week!
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