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  1. Attractions. included. Public art. Histories of local parks and playgrounds. History of Fitzroy Gardens. In 1961 the El Alamein Fountain was built, and its distinctive dandelion shape soon became a symbol of Kings Cross. Published 27 October 2016.

    • Florence Bartley Library
    • Kings Cross Police Station
    • El Alamein Fountain
    • Sculpture

    Built on the site of 60 Macleay Street and opened in 1959. It was named after the wife of Sydney Lord Mayor Reg Bartley. The building, designed by Sydney City Council architect’s branch, won the NSW RAIA Sulman Award for Public Buildings in 1958. It was demolished in 1997 in association with the Rex Hotel redevelopment.

    Built on the site of 1-13 Elizabeth Bay Road in 1979 as a subsidiary station to Darlinghurst which closed in 1987. Kings Cross police station was substantially upgraded and enlarged in 1998.

    Designed by Bankstown architects Robert Woodward and Phil Taranto who won the main prize of £500 in the City Council fountains contest in 1959. It was named to commemorate the deeds of the 9th Division of the AIF during World War II, and opened by Lord Mayor Harry Jensen on 18 November 1961.

    The substantial bronze sculpture Angled Wheels of Fortune was designed and donated by property developer Dennis Wolanski. It was unveiled on 26 April 1988 by the Council’s Chief Commissioner Sir Eric Neal.

  2. Officially it's the El Alamein Fountain in Fitzroy Gardens, Kings Cross - the first fountain designed by Sydney's Bob Woodward, opened 18 years ago but with a touch of magic that's still potent. At last count 72 American companies were manufacturing it in seven different sizes and exporting it worldwide, making it probably the world's most ...

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  4. Fitzroy Gardens is a small, green garden-park in King’s Cross. The area is more commonly known for its seedy side but on Saturday mornings, the park hosts a lively, little food market. We walked through the market on the weekend and all the old familiar stall holders are still here.

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  5. Apr 15, 2018 · Fitzroy Gardens - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) Fitzroy Gardens, Sydney: See 9 reviews, articles, and 32 photos of Fitzroy Gardens, ranked No.302 on Tripadvisor among 744 attractions in Sydney.

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    • MacLeay Street, 2011, New South Wales
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  7. Fitzroy Gardens, Sydney: See 8 reviews, articles, and 27 photos of Fitzroy Gardens, ranked No.274 on Tripadvisor among 678 attractions in Sydney.

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