Springthorpe Memorial, Victorian memorial in Kew, Melbourne, Australia
The Springthorpe Memorial features white marble sculptures, dark marble columns, and a stained glass domed roof made from ruby-colored glass pieces.
Doctor John Springthorpe commissioned this memorial in 1897 to honor his wife Annie, who died at age 30 while giving birth to their fourth child.
The memorial incorporates Greek temple architecture with Gothic elements, displaying verses in English and Greek across its red-tiled base and pediments.
Located on elevated ground within Boroondara Cemetery, the memorial includes sculptures by Bertram Mackennal and architectural work by Harold Desbrowe-Annear.
The structure contains no direct mention of Annie Springthorpe's name, instead featuring poetic inscriptions and literary references throughout its surfaces.
Website: https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/6021/download-report
GPS coordinates: -37.80338,145.04205
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:53
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