Canberra Centenary Column facts for kids
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| Coordinates | 35°16′53″S 149°07′45″E / 35.28143°S 149.12921°E |
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| Location | City Hill, Canberra |
| Designer | Geoff Farquhar-Still |
| Type | Obelisk |
| Material | Stainless steel, granite, glass |
| Width | 5 metres (16 ft) |
| Height | 8.5 metres (28 ft) |
| Opening date | 2014-03-11 |
The Canberra Centenary Column is a special sculpture found in City Hill, Canberra, Australia. It was built to celebrate Canberra's 100th birthday! This impressive column was officially revealed on March 11, 2014.
What is the Canberra Centenary Column?
This column is a tall, shiny obelisk made from stainless steel. It stands about 8.5 meters (28 feet) high. The column sits on a wide base made of concrete and covered with granite. This base is about 5 meters (16 feet) wide.
The top of the base has beautiful glass tiles. It also features a steel cover. This cover is etched with pictures showing Canberra's history over its first 100 years.
Who designed the column?
A local artist named Geoff Farquhar-Still designed the Canberra Centenary Column. He got his idea from an older plan. When Canberra was first being planned, there was a proposal for a "Commencement Column." This original column was never built, but it inspired Geoff's design.
What's Inside the Time Capsule?
Hidden inside the column's base is a special time capsule. This capsule holds one hundred different objects. Some items are very meaningful, while others are everyday things.
This time capsule is meant to be opened in 100 years. That will be during Canberra's 200th birthday celebration! The ACT Heritage Library and the National Film and Sound Archive keep lists of everything inside. They also have copies of some of the items.
