Mooney Memorial Fountain, Heritage memorial fountain in Brisbane, Australia.
Mooney Memorial Fountain is an ornamental fountain located at the intersection of Queen and Eagle Streets. The structure features four corner columns with decorated capitals and Gothic arches, constructed from a mix of porphyry, sandstone, granite, and marble.
The fountain was built between 1878 and 1880 by William Webster, following a fatal fire that occurred in 1877. It was funded through contributions from Brisbane Municipal Council and public donations combined.
The memorial honors James Mooney, a volunteer firefighter who gave his life during a fire on Queen Street. His name is carved into the structure, making it a tangible reminder of his sacrifice within the city.
The fountain sits at a central intersection and is easy to locate and visit on foot. You can view it anytime as it stands freely accessible to the public in this busy urban area.
The structure incorporates Brisbane tuff stone, Murphys Creek sandstone, and granite from Mount Alexander in Victoria. This combination of materials sourced from different regions gives the monument a distinctive local and regional character.
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