Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Peace Fountain

This fountain is found in "Amsterdam Square" a park at the corner of Avenue Road & St Clair Ave. The park and the fountain were donated to the city in 1929 by a local resident, H.H. Williams, and the fountain is inscribed  as follows - "Replica of the fountain at the Peace Palace, The Hague, presented by H.H. williams as a mark of his love for peace".  The fountain was restored a few years ago so it is nice to see it running again!
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25 comments:

  1. LowellJune 24, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    Oh, I like this a lot! So glad it was restored. Love that stonework. And what a great symbolic replica for your city!

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  2. StephanieJune 24, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Oh I love the stone work and the spout thing, fabulous capture.

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  3. SharonJune 24, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    It's a beautiful spot.

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  4. TexWisGirlJune 24, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    it's beautiful!

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  5. William KendallJune 24, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    I know the general area, but I can't recall ever seeing the park, but it's been awhile. It's beautiful!

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  6. AnonymousJune 24, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    And it does look very peaceful too!

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  7. RevrunnerJune 24, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    Yes, fountains are such great additions to a community. Hard to keep up, though.

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  8. KarenJune 24, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Cool! I thought before I read, that looks like something you'd see in Europe.

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  9. cieldequimperJune 24, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    It's beautiful! I looks like Versailles!

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  10. DebJune 24, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    Lovely, I was looking at a restored 'peace clock' a couple of days ago

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  11. KateJune 24, 2014 at 8:32 PM

    It is certainly a sturdy fountain, and so good that it has been restored . Would be a shame if it hadn't been. The stonework is impressive.

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  12. Luis GomezJune 24, 2014 at 8:48 PM

    This is wonderful!

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  13. hamiltonJune 24, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    Very nice. Not something that immediately makes you think of Toronto.

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  14. RandyJune 24, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    Beautiful fountain.

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  15. Taken For GrantedJune 24, 2014 at 10:53 PM

    Fine classic fountain with a 1930s Deco look.

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  16. JoeJune 25, 2014 at 5:11 AM

    A fountain I such a good monument to commemorate peace.

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  17. LúciaJune 25, 2014 at 6:29 AM

    I'm always glad to see how Canadians preserve their city, and it's great to have something that represents love and peace around. ;-)

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  18. HalcyonJune 25, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    It's very unassuming. I like it!

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  19. EG CameraGirlJune 25, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    I'm glad it was restored. It deserves to be!

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  20. JackJune 25, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    This is a lovely, calm fountain. Congrats to the donor and his beliefs about peace.

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  21. Chrissy BrandJune 26, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    A cool little monument.

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  22. UnknownJune 27, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    Love this fountain!

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  23. PerthDailyPhotoJune 28, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    The stonework is so beautiful Pat, what a lovely gift to the city.

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  24. Idalina M.J DaSilvaJuly 2, 2021 at 12:44 AM

    This park, Amsterdam Square has been my meeting place during Covid-19. I meet my friends there for coffee. Also is the meeting place for the Summer Chat Walk Group before we go for a walk every week.
    Amsterdam Square, Toronto, 1-min walk from St Clair Ave West at Avenue Rd West Side

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  25. Idalina M.J DaSilvaJuly 2, 2021 at 12:45 AM

    Beautiful and peaceful place. The lovely fountain is Amsterdam Square's main attraction.

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