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26-September-2020
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An arbour in iron work tracery commemorates the American rock singer, Elvis Presley. The ironwork of the arbour, made by Richard Howard, is considered by the Botanic Gardens to have some cultural significance.
Elvis Aaron Presley (1935 – 1977) was an American singer, musician, and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as "the King of Rock and Roll", or simply, "the King".
Location
| Address: | North Terrace, Botanic Gardens, Adelaide, 5000 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | Foreign |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.919366 Long: 138.610508 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Foreigners |
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| Monument Manufacturer: | Rick Howard |
| Link: | http://www.uts.edu.au/research-and-… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 26th November, 1982 |
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Front Inscription
Erected to the memory of Elvis Presley by the Sound of Elvis Society
26 - 11 - 1982
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Source: MA, ACPHMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
