The Alexandra Fountain was designed by William Vahland and is constructed of Harcourt Granite.Charing Cross buildings illuminated during White Night Bendigo, and featuring the Alexandra Fountain.white night bendigo, charing cross, alexandra fountain, horse, william vahland

Alexandra Fountain is a fountain in the Australian city of Bendigo, Victoria. It is regarded as one of the city's most prominent landmarks and monuments The fountain is located in Bendigo's Charing Cross area at the intersection of View Street and Pall Mall. Charing Cross effectively stands at the centre of the city and is one of Bendigo's busiest and most prominent intersections. The fountain stands opposite the main entrance of Rosalind Park. Alexandra Fountain was funded from the proceeds of the Bendigo Juvenile Industrial Exhibition (1879), a £500 gift from George Lansell and a further £700 from the Sandhurst City Council (now the City of Greater Bendigo). The fountain was designed by William Vahland (1828–1915), a local architect responsible for some of the city's most prominent buildings. The fountain was named in honour of Alexandra, Princess of Wales. Its grand opening on 5 July 1881 was attended by her sons Prince Albert and Prince George.White shallow bowl with transfer of Alexandra Fountain in centreMade in Japanalexandra fountain, bendigo landmarks

photo, black and white: Alexandra Fountain, Charing Cross, looking up View Street towards Barnard. Taken in 1940's ? On bottom ; Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo.bendigo, streetscape, alexandra fountain, bendigo, alexandra fountain, view street, charing cross

Alexandra Fountain Bendigo. On reverse is written Bendigo Vic.bendigo, history, alexandra fountain, alexandra fountain

Postcard, black and white. The Alexandra fountain and cenotaph, Charing Cross, Bendigo. Image shows Alexandra Fountain on LH side, City Family Hotel on LH side behind fountain. Cenotaph on RH side. On bottom ' The Rose Series, P 1636, The Alexandra Fountain and Cenotaph, Bendigo, Vic.'The Rose Seriesbendigo, buildings, alexandra fountain, bendigo, charing cross, cenotaph, alexandra fountain

Black and white photograph of Alexandra Fountain.bendigo, streetscape, alexandra fountain

Black and white photograph of Alexandra Fountain.bendigo, streetscape, alexandra fountain

Coloured postcard of Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo.bendigo, streetscape, alexandra fountain

Alexandra Fountain Letter to Mr M Butcher from Keith Oberin for the Alexandra Fountain centenery Committee. Minutes of evaluation meeting of the above committee. Balance Sheet Alexandra Fountain costume dinner ball. Hand written description of fountainbendigo, streetscape, alexandra fountain

Slide. Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo. Corner of High St & Mitchell St. Dated 28.5.55slide, bendigo, alexandra fountain, castlemaine historical society collection, alexandra fountain, bendigo

Slide. Alexandra Fountain, Charing Cross, Bendigo. Pall Mall streetscape in background. Dated 28.5.55slide, bendigo, alexandra fountain, castlemaine historical society collection alexandra fountain charring cross bendigo

Charing Cross buildings illuminated during White Night Bendigo, and featuring the Alexandra Fountain.white night bendigo, charing cross, alexandra fountain

Charing Cross buildings illuminated during White Night Bendigo, and featuring the Alexandra Fountain.white night bendigo, charing cross, alexandra fountain

Charing Cross buildings illuminated during White Night Bendigo, and featuring the Alexandra Fountain.white night bendigo, charing cross, alexandra fountain, bendigo

sepia photo: Alexandra Fountain, looking south towards City Family Hotel. On back 'Alexandra Fountain about 1882. Taken by Harris of Axedale. Taken in summer, note white cover on cab 'Harris of Axedaleplace, building, alexandra fountain

colour postcard: image shows Alexandra Fountain, War Memorial, situated on roundabout. Car in foreground. Possibly 1960's ?bendigo, streetscape, alexandra fountain, bendigo, alexandra fountain, war memorial

Slide. Alexandra Fountain Charing Cross, looking towards Mitchell St. Trelor Watchmaker with clock at top of building. Dated 28.5.55slide, bendigo, alexandra fountain, castlemaine historical society collection alexandra fountain bendigo mitchell street

Black and white photograph of Alexandra Fountain. At the bottom in blue pen: Bendigo 1959.bendigo, streetscape, alexandra fountain

Negative print. Alexandra Fountain,Bendigo. Ezywalkin Shop to the right, Beehive shop behind fountain, & other buildings along Pall Mall,Bendigo. Printed by R.Heddle.cottage, miners, alexandra fountain, bendigo., alexandra fountain, bendigo.

Black and white photograph of Alexandra Fountain, with a tram going past. At the bottom in blue pen: Bendigo 1959.bendigo, streetscape, alexandra fountain

Small black and white photograph showing Alexandra Fountain with people seated in front, building behind and looking up View Street.photograph, landscape, bendigo, bendigo-buildings-alexandra fountain

Information relating to the construction of the Alexandra Fountain (no date or origin for these two pages - headed 'Alexandra Fountain'). Details of committee discussions from 1880 and 1881. Reference to the involvement of W C Vahland, funding sources; opening (5th July 1881). Also contains reference to a horse drinking fountain at the eastern end of Pall Mall, approximately where the Gold Monument now stands.bendigo, streetscape, alexandra fountain

Photograph, Alexandra Fountain, Charing Cross, Bendigo, Visitor Information Centre, The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited, other buildings up View Street.photograph, streetscape, bendigo, alexandra fountain, charing cross

Black and white photograph of the Alexandra Fountain, showing the City Family Hotel in the background.On tghe reverse is a stamped number 680. Also written is Bendigo Vic.bendigo, tourism, fountain, alexandra fountain, city family hotel.

Photograph - black and white. Photo of Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo. Right hand corner No.6. Adults sitting/walking around the fountain. Tram right of centre. Left background parked in gutter facing Australian Mutual Provident Society building. Armstrong signage.place, bendigo, view over alexandra fountain, alexandra fountain, bendigo.

Postcard, color. Bendigo Easter Fair at Alexandra Fountain. Dragon in procession. Ezywalkin building in background. On back ' Bendigo, Victoria, Sun Loong ( New Dragon ) at Charing Cross.Nu Color Vuebendigo, chinese, easter fair, bendigo, charing cross, easter fair, alexandra fountain, dragon

Colour photo of Alexandra Fountain, View Street, Bendigo - taken April 2001 - looking north to View Street - source Gordon & Wendy Willa, Deakin St LockingtonWendy Willaphotograph, streetscape, bendigo, alexandra fountain , view street , bendigo

Black and white photo showing a small portion of the Alexandra fountain in the left foreground and a shelter from the elements for cab drivers and tram staff. Man standing at the fence of the fountain on the south side.bendigo, streetscape, charing cross, alexandra fountain, shelter shed.

Coloured postcard showing crowd gathered at Alexandra Fountain, with Chinese dragon in procession. On back of card: Nu-Color-Vue, Bendigo Victoria, Sun Loong ( New Dragon ) at Charing Cross.Nu Color Vuebendigo, tourism, easter procession, bendigo, charing cross, alexandra fountain, sun loong, chinese, easter