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Recalling the ancient Ichthyosaur, this sculpture invites interaction
Historical Thing | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 2000-2010
14 Pieces is a sculpture fountain based on the opalised fossilised vertebrae of the Ichthyosaur in the South Australian Museum.
Historical Thing | By South Australian School for Vision Impaired (SASVI) | North Terrace | 2000-2010
Who, or what, is following Alice in Rymill Park?
Historical Thing | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | Parklands | 1950s, 1960s
This fountain is a memorial to William Faulding Scammell, AO, CBE who was Chancellor of Adelaide University from 1991 to 1998.
Historical Thing | North Terrace | 2000-2010
The powerful sculpture of Catherine Helen Spence in Light Square, Adelaide celebrates the life and work of a formidable South Australian.
Historical Thing | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | Northwest corner | 1850s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1920s, 1980s
The Art Gallery of South Australia is one of several major cultural institutions that line North Terace between Kintore Avenue and Frome Road.
Historical Thing | By South Australian School for Vision Impaired (SASVI) | North Terrace
This fountain is outside the University of SA Brookman Building.
The J Reedman Memorial Drinking Fountain was erected in Creswell Gardens on 7 September 1929. It is made of Angaston marble and signifies the achievements of John Cole Reedman, an Australian sports legend.
Historical Thing | By Madeleine Ryan, History Trust of South Australia | Parklands | 1920s
Affectionately known as the ‘Bonython bath’, this fountain stood outside the South Australian Museum from 1965 to 2005
Historical Thing | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | North Terrace | 1870s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1920s, 1930s, 1960s
The life size sculpture of Roy 'Mo' Rene on Hindley Street invites intimacy with his casual pose and expression of comic amusement.
Historical Thing | By Catherine Manning, History Trust of South Australia | Hindley Street | 2010s
The iconic figure of of 'Simpson and his Donkey' looks over War Memorial Drive from the Angas Garden.
Historical Thing | By Catherine Manning, History Trust of South Australia | Parklands | 2010s
Once dubbed 'Adelaide's most active statue' the Athlete is now safely installed in the Lord Mayor's Courtyard.
Historical Thing | By Pat Stretton | Central Market, River Torrens, Southwest corner | early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
The Three Rivers fountain in Victoria Square commemorates the Royal Visit in 1963
Historical Thing | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | 1960s, 2010s
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