Frazer Fountain, St Mary's Road

Unique IDPC-000016Creator/ArchitectDesigner: Thomas SapsfordSculptor: Lawrence Beveridge TypeFountainDescriptionThis Baroque-style, sandstone drinking fountain was the second of two gifted to the public by wealthy business owner and philanthropist, John Frazer. Designed by City Architect, Thomas Sapsford, and sculpted by Lawrence Beveridge, the fountain was erected in 1884 at the outer perimeter of the Domain on St Mary’s Road, opposite the northern end of St Mary’s Cathedral.

The fountain's location at the intersection of Prince Albert Road and St Mary's Road has historically exposed it to increased risk of damage from vehicles. Unlike the first fountain in Hyde Park, which has had its taps and drinking cups replaced with a bubbler, a resolution of the Council in 1936 to replace this fountain’s dolphin taps was not implemented.External linksFrazer FountainSubject tagsFountainsHyde Park

Item

Letter - Citizen-led vandalism prevention of Frazer Fountain on St Mary's Road, 1898

Memorandum - City Architect outlines details of Frazer Fountain, 1884

Letter - Hon J Frazer advises location of second Frazer Fountain, 1882

Plan - Typical elevation, Frazer Fountain, Prince Albert and St Marys Road Sydney, 1983

Plan - Roof of Frazer Fountain, Prince Albert and St Marys Road Sydney, 1983

Plan - Ground level, Frazer Fountain, Prince Albert and St Marys Road Sydney, 1983

Plan - Perspective for Frazer Fountain, St Marys Road Sydney, 1975

City Engineer's Cards - Frazer Memorial Fountain, no date

File - Complaint on condition of Frazer Memorial Fountain, Prince Alfred Road, 1935-1936

Photograph

Frazer Memorial Fountain, St Mary's Road and Prince Albert Road Sydney, 2005

Frazer Fountain, St Mary's Road and Prince Albert Road Sydney, 1985

Damage to Frazer Fountain, Prince Albert and St Mary's Roads Sydney, 1967

Frazer Fountain, St Mary's Road and Prince Albert Road Sydney, 2002

Damage to Frazer Fountain, Prince Albert Road and St Marys Road Sydney, 1967

Frazer Memorial Fountain, Prince Albert Road and St Mary's Road Sydney, 1954

Frazer Memorial Fountain, Prince Albert Road and St Mary's Road Sydney, 1930-1939

Plan

Plan - Frazer Fountain, St Mary's Road Sydney, 1881

Place

Frazer Fountain, Hyde Park

Plan - Frazer Fountain, St Mary's Road Sydney, 1881 (A-01139939)

Key dates and actions

Date commissionedBetween 1st January 1881 and 31st December 1881Date constructed/createdBetween 1st January 1884 and 31st December 1884

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PlaceFrazer Fountain, Hyde Park

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Frazer Fountain, St Mary's Road