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Archibald Memorial Fountain
Unique IDPC-000003Alternative titleJF Archibvald Memorial FountainArchibald FountainCreator/ArchitectArtist: Francois-Leon SIcardTypeFountainDescriptionThe Archibald Fountain is located in Hyde Park. It is named after JF Archibald who was owner and editor of the Bulletin. Archibald died in 1919 leaving a bequest in his will for an open air memorial by a French artist to commemorate the the French and Australians who fought together in World War I.
Francois-Leon Sicard was chosen as the scupltor. He did not visit Sydney but worked with photographs and sketches of the site.
The fountain was completed in Paris in 1926 then shipped to Sydney. Originally intended for the Botanic Gardens, it was determined it should be more centrally located, and was incorporated into the plans for the remodelling of Hyde Park.
The fountain was unveiled on 14 March 1932 by Samuel Walder, the Lord Mayor of Sydney. Sicard died in 1935 without seeing his creation in Sydney.
The fountain was conserved in 1996 and again in 2013.External linksArchibald Memorial FountainSubject tagsFountainsWater
Francois-Leon Sicard was chosen as the scupltor. He did not visit Sydney but worked with photographs and sketches of the site.
The fountain was completed in Paris in 1926 then shipped to Sydney. Originally intended for the Botanic Gardens, it was determined it should be more centrally located, and was incorporated into the plans for the remodelling of Hyde Park.
The fountain was unveiled on 14 March 1932 by Samuel Walder, the Lord Mayor of Sydney. Sicard died in 1935 without seeing his creation in Sydney.
The fountain was conserved in 1996 and again in 2013.External linksArchibald Memorial FountainSubject tagsFountainsWater
Photograph
Plan
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The Archibald Memorial Fountain in Hyde Park illuminated at night, Elizabeth Street Sydney, 1937 (A-00014767)
Key dates and actions
Date opened14th March 1932
Relationships
CollectionHyde Park
Archibald Memorial Fountain [PC-000003]. City of Sydney Archives, accessed 13 Nov 2024, https://archives.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/1971038