Project: Victoria Monument
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Historical Reference
Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company has applied to Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council for planning permission to repair and reinstate the Victoria Fountain at its original site in the Harbour area.
The Victoria Fountain described by architectural historian Peter Pearson in his book 'Kingstown' as: "a beautiful monument, a defenseless symbol of the bygone age", was erected to commemorate Queen Victoria's visit to Dún Laoghaire in 1900.
Victoria Fountain, in olden times
The company which manufactured the Fountain, Walter McFarland & Co. Ltd., Glasgow, has since ceased trading. However, original drawings have been traced to another Scottish firm, Industrial Heritage Company, which has now been commissioned by Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to repair and restore the monument.
The cost of the restoration project will be fully funded by Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company and will be met from revenues from 'Pay and Display' parking in the Harbour. Subject to the necessary planning approvals being obtained, Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company is targeting Spring 2002 for the completion of the restoration work.
Victoria Fountain, in olden times
Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company is being assisted in this project by architects Shaffrey & Associates and Consulting Engineers, John Moylan & Associates.
1932 Legate visit to Victoria Fountain
Street Lanterns February 2003
Street Lanterns February 2003
Street Lanterns February 2003
Civil Works December 2002
Civil Works December 2002
Civil Works December 2002
Foundary Visit November 2002
Restoration work last details
Restoration work last details
Restoration work last details
Restoration work last details
Restoration work detail
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