Temple Memorial Drinking Fountain - Fredericton, NB
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N 45° 57.610 W 066° 38.179
19T E 683155 N 5092338
On the north side of Queen Street and just to the west of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, this was once a drinking fountain for “man and beast”.
Waymark Code: WMQDFX
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Date Posted: 02/10/2016
Views: 6
This drinking fountain for “man and beast” was donated to the city of Fredericton in 1899 by a one time sheriff, Member of Parliament and Senator, one Senator Thomas Temple. It was built to enable horses to drink from the large bowl on the side, while smaller bowls (since removed) were placed lower on the fountain for the use of smaller animals, such as dogs. On each end was a niche with fountains intended for human consumption.
Fashioned from large blocks of granite, one side of the fountain is inscribed with the following:
Presented By
Hon Thomas Temple
1899
Resting languidly on the casket shaped top of the fountain is a large bronze lion. One would think that his presence may have spooked more than one horse over the years.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation: Dawn to Dusk
Admission Prices: Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Less than 15 minutes
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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