Downtown Halifax in Halifax Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Unveiling, Jubilee Fountain
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Inauguration, Fontaine du Jubilé
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 26, 2017
1. Unveiling, Jubilee Fountain / Inauguration, Fontaine du Jubilé Marker
[Historic photo of the fountain unveiling]
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Erected by the Garden Commissioners
in commemoration of Queen Victoria's
Diamond Jubilee
June 22nd 1897.
[Dedication marker on the fountain]
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 44° 38.587′ N, 63° 35.007′ W. Marker is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Halifax Region. It is in Downtown Halifax. It can be reached from Summer Street. Marker is in the Halifax Public Gardens, about 120 meters NW of the park bandstand. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5665 Spring Garden Road, Halifax NS B3H 1X8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Maritimes and in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, and Acadia.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Summer House / Pavillon d'été (within shouting distance of this marker); "Hamilton" Flower-bed arrangement (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); HMCS Sackville K-181 (about 90 meters away); Horticulture Hall, post-1945 (about 120 meters away); Lieut. Henry Edward Clonard Keating (about 150 meters away); Drinking Fountain / Fontaine d'eau potable
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 26, 2017
2. Unveiling, Jubilee Fountain / Inauguration, Fontaine du Jubilé Dedication
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 26, 2017
3. Unveiling, Jubilee Fountain / Inauguration, Fontaine du Jubilé and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 26, 2017
4. Unveiling, Jubilee Fountain / Inauguration, Fontaine du Jubilé Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 332 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 18, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
