Feldwick Park Gates - Invercargill, New Zealand
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BruceS
S 46° 24.327 E 168° 21.316
59G E 296716 N 4857503
Historic gates at the entrance to Queens Park in Invercargill, New Zealand.
Waymark Code: WMG6V9
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 01/21/2013
Views: 3
The Feldwick Park Gates were constructed by the City of Invercargill in 1924 in honor John Feldwick, a prominent citizen. In his 1913 will he bequest £20,000 for the development of the park. The gate posts feature a relief of him along with the original Invercargill coat of arms.
The gate is a category II structure on the New Zealand Heritage Register.
Date location was entrusted to the New Zealand Historic places: 11/24/1983
Type of history commemorated (short description):
Community development
Website pertaining to the location: [Web Link]
Town, city, or region nearest to the site:
Invercargill
Year placed: 1924
Hours of operation:
Park hours
Is it accessible to the general public:
Yes
Admission fees if any: Not Listed
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