Sta Cruz - Carriedo Fountain
October 31, 2008Curious about this stunning fountain in Plaza Sta Cruz? This fountain also has its own history. The name “A Carriedo“, indicated in the fountain means “Avenida de Carriedo”, which commemorates the installation of the water system by Spanish Engineer Don Francisco Carriedo of the Department of Waterworks in 1884.
The project for public supply of fresh water in Manila started in early 18th century. The Carriedo waterworks was inaugurated on August 23, 1870. The fountain was relocated in several areas in Manila.
Originally located in Plaza Rotonda at the foot of the bridge in Nagtahan, in Calle Alix (now Legarda Street), and just recently, the Manila government built a new replica in Plaza Sta Cruz. The original fountain was actually made of marble and bronze. One of the benefits of the waterworks was that no charge for water was to be made for poor people.
Another replica of the fountain can also be seen in MWSS compound in Quezon City. This replica was brought to Balara as a centerpiece when the MWSS compound was transferred here in late 70s.
During my last visit, I saw some tourists around. I just hope that this masterpiece will be preserved and that this area of Sta Cruz will be restored to its former glory.
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i sure do hope the would take good care of this majestic fountain. The fact scavengers just throw their garbage into the fountain pool.
Posted by johnson ang at November 18, 2008, 7:11 pm