Windsor War Memorial Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Windsor War Memorial Park |
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Windsor War Memorial, 2008
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| Location | 311 Lutwyche Road, Windsor, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Design period | 1919–1930s (interwar period) |
| Built | 1925 |
| Official name: Windsor War Memorial Park | |
| Type | state heritage (built, landscape) |
| Designated | 21 October 1992 |
| Reference no. | 600350 |
| Significant period | 1925-1930s (fabric) 1925- (social) |
| Significant components | wall/s – retaining, trees/plantings, memorial – pavilion, park / green space |
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Windsor War Memorial Park is a special park in Windsor, Australia. It has a very important war memorial inside it. This memorial was built to remember local people who served in the First World War. The park and memorial were officially added to the Queensland Heritage Register on October 21, 1992, because of their history and unique design.
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Remembering Heroes: The Memorial's Story
The Windsor War Memorial was built by the people of the Town of Windsor to honor local residents. These were people who had fought in the First World War. It was officially opened on Anzac Day, April 25, 1925. Charles Taylor, who was a local politician, unveiled the memorial. The Mayor of Brisbane, William Jolly, and the Mayor of Windsor, Henry Bond, were also there.
Building the Memorial
The memorial cost about £1,300 to build. The first idea for its design came from a former local council member named McDonald. Peter Frew was the builder. The final design was created by two architects, Francis Richard Hall and WA Devereux, who offered their help for free.
A Unique Design
The memorial is shaped like an eight-sided building, called an octagonal pavilion. This design is quite rare among the memorials built in Queensland after the First World War. The Yeronga War Memorial in Brisbane, built in 1921, is the closest one that looks similar.
The Park's Past
The park around the memorial was there even before the memorial was built. It used to be the site of the Bowen Bridge State School from 1865. The school building burned down around 1914. After that, the land was unofficially given to the Windsor Town Council to be used as a park. Even though the park was landscaped and the memorial was built, it wasn't officially declared a park until 1930.
What Does the Memorial Look Like?
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The Windsor War Memorial stands on the highest spot in the park. The park is located between Lutwyche Road and Roblane Street in Windsor.
The Pavilion Structure
The memorial is an eight-sided pavilion. It is made from brown Helidon sandstone. It sits on a wide base, called a podium, made of local Brisbane tuff stone. There are steps on each side of the base.
The memorial has arched openings on four of its sides. On the outside corner panels, you can see the names of those who died in the war. These names were originally shiny gold. There is also a band of carved letters, called a frieze, around the top part of the memorial. The whole structure is topped with a small dome, called a cupola, and a bronze lantern with a red electric light.
Inside the Memorial
Inside the memorial, the concrete floor is painted red and blue. In the middle of the floor, there is a special marble plaque that remembers the fallen. The round ceiling inside is decorated with a carved laurel wreath, which is a symbol of honor.
The Surrounding Park
The area right around the memorial is covered with asphalt. The rest of the park is covered in grass and has many large, old trees and bushes. Along Lutwyche Road, there is a hedge of pink oleanders growing above stone walls that hold back the soil.
The park and memorial are still mostly the same as they were when they were built. A wooden bandstand that was there between the two World Wars has been removed. The memorial and park are still a very important landmark in Windsor. They are located on a main road leading into the city, right next to the old Windsor Town Council Chambers.
Why This Park is Special
Windsor War Memorial Park was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on October 21, 1992. This means it is considered very important for several reasons.
A Link to History
The park and memorial are important because they show how Queensland's history has changed over time. They are part of a group of special structures built to remember big historical events and are meant to last for a long time.
A Rare Design
The Windsor War Memorial Park is also important because it is a rare and well-preserved example of a pavilion-style war memorial. This design is not common, making it very special.
A Beautiful Landmark
Finally, the park and memorial are important because they are a beautiful landmark. They add to the look and feel of the Windsor area.
