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War Memorial - World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam
Roundabout at Wicklow Avenue, Croydon Road, Kent Avenue and Railway Crescent CROYDON, MAROONDAH CITY

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Croydon Roundabout and War Memorial
Croydon Roundabout and War Memorial
Croydon Roundabout and War Memorial
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Statement of Significance

A granite war memorial obelisk erected about 1921 with later inscriptions commemorating later wars. It is socially significant to Croydon as the focus of community memory of commitment to government action in wars, and for annual commemoration of the war dead. Also, as a landmark. It is historically significant locally as a public record of the names of the dead and of the action of the community in wishing to acknowledge them. Also, architectural significance as a focal element in the urban design of Croydon and for its minimally historicist design, which is advanced for this early date.

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    • Physical Description 1

      War Memorial - World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam - Physical Description 1

      A granite obelisk, situated on a traffic island at the centre of this road intersection. It has a recessed frieze, is set on a base over a deep ovolo table, over panels inscribed with the names of the fallen, itself set on a two-stepped base. it is surrounded by pillars linked by chains.

      Intactness

      War Memorial - World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam - Intactness

      Excellent.

      Physical Conditions

      War Memorial - World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam - Physical Conditions

      Excellent.

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Maroondah - Maroondah Heritage Study

      Author: Richard Peterson Architect & Conservation Consultant
      Year: 2010
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