Lakelet and Observatory

Description

This photograph gives a view of the Lakelet in The Square. The white dome behind the Lakelet is the Observatory. Constructed in 1903, it was demolished in 1938 after falling into a very dilapidated state. The Lakelet itself was installed in 1909 by the Beautifying Society. It is also known Butterfly Lake because of the shape of the pool.

Identification

Object type

Image

Relation

CA: Alkire Papers; Public Photograph Collection Sq 376

Date

1937 to 1938

Digitisation id

2014P_Sq376_008964

Held in

Coolstore