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The sculpture commemorates Crawley Baths, which was Perth's prime competition and recreational swimming venue from 1914 to 1964.
The Crawley Baths, opened in 1914 and was demolished in 1964 when Beatty Park was built for the Commonwealth Games, was the largest enclosed body of water in the Southern Hemisphere and proved a glorious recreational hub for the Western Australian community within the City of Perth. An important meeting place for the local community, the original Crawley Baths featured 106 dressing boxes, two pontoons, spring boards and a moveable grandstand where generations of West Australian children learnt to swim.
Location
Address: | Mount Bays Road, Swan River, Crawley, 6009 |
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State: | WA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.9725 Long: 115.827778 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Community |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1914 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 1964 |
Artist: | Tony Jones & Ben Jones |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 15th October, 2007 |
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Plaque :
"Eliza"
Created by Tony and Ben Jones
Unveiled on Monday 15 October 2007 by the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor Dr. Peter Nattrass
To commemorate Crawley Baths
Perth`s prime competition and recreational swimming venue from 1914 - 1964