Basic Site Details Name: | Stewart Memorial fountain for Wellington Park | Town, district or village: | Kelvingrove | City or county: | Glasgow | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | Commemorates Robert Stewart of Murdostoun, Lord Provost of Glasgow.
Sculptor: James Mossman. Bronze founders: H Pringle & Co.
THE STEWART MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN, GLASGOW. - The inauguration of this beautiful memorial fountain took place last Wednesday, in presence of several thousands of the worthy citizens. The fountain was designed by Mr James Sellar, junior, and is in the Scotch Gothic style. From a central basin 60 feet in diameter it rises to a height of 40 feet, in a series of stages or smaller basins, each richly ornamented with sculpture. Round the front of the lower basin are placed four bronze panels, that facing the south containing a medallion of the late Lord Provost Stewart, and flanked right and left with the Stewart arms and those of the City; the arms of the north medallion are similar to the south. The east and west panels contain allegorical figures, representing the source of the Loch Katrine water supply and its introduction to the city; on either side are the arms of ex-Provost Sir Andrew Orr ex-Provost Galbraith, and ex-Bailies Hannan and Gourlay. The fountain bears the following inscription - " To commemorate the public services of Robert Stewart, of Murdostoun. Lord Provost of Glasgow from November, 1851, till November 1854 to whose unwearied exertions the citizens are mainly indebted for the abundant supply of water from Loch Katrine, this fountain was erected in 1872." It is crowned on top by a gilt bronze figure of the " Lady of the Lake," from the hand of Mr Mossman, sculptor, Glasgow. Small drinking fountains are placed at intervals round the outer basin. The work was executed by Mr James Robertson, and the carving by Mr James Young. [Building News 23 August 1872 p141] | Alternative NamesThe following alternative names are associated with this building/design: | | Name | Current name? | Notes | | Kelvingrove Park, Stewart Memorial Fountain | Yes | |
Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | Fountain | | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1871 | | Design exhibited | Campbell Douglas & Sellars design | | 1873 | | Design exhibited | John Lynburn Bruce design |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | Campbell Douglas | | A | 1871 | | Won in competition | | Campbell Douglas & Sellars | | A | 1871 | | Won in competition | | James Sellars | | A | 1871 | | Won in competition. Mainly responsible as it is inscribed with his name. | | John Leck Bruce | | | 1873 | | Competition design |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this building: | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Gildard, Thomas | 1890 | Lecture on the Mossman Family | | Transactions of the Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow | | | Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts | 1871 | | | | 643 (Sellars - modification of selected design) | | RSA | 1873 | | | | 765 |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Building News | 23 August 1872 | | | p141 - Also includes a further history of the competition under the title "Gossip from Glasgow" |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this building: | | Source | Archive name | Source catalogue no. | Notes | | Historic Environment Scotland | Listed Buildings Register | 32213 | |
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