Memorial. Marble bust, circa 1902, located by the Treasury building. Erected by public subscription and unveiled by the Governor of Victoria on 22 July 1902. Robert Burns Memorial. Bronze replica sculpture by G.A. Lawson of an original erected in the poet's birthplace of Alloway in Scotland. Commissioned by the Caledonian Society in Melbourne, and first erected on St Kilda Road in 1904, and moved to the Treasury Gardens in 1970 due to roadworks. President John F. Kennedy Memorial. Bronze bas-relief by sculptor Raymond B. Ewers. Erected in 1965 and located beside the specially landscaped pond and water fountain. Timeline 1850s - The area of the gardens was left as open space after failure to sell allotments due to the swampy nature of the land. 1867 - Clement Hodgkinson designed the Gardens as a pattern of diagonally crossing paths lined with trees. Willow trees were planted around an ornamental pond. 1902 - William Guilfoyle, director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne transforms the ornamental pond into a Japanese Garden. This garden is demolished after the Second World War. 1929 - management of the Gardens was transferred to the City of Melbourne. 1934 - Treasury Gardens was used by the community to celebrate Victoria’s centenary. 1939 - Toilet block built for the Spring Carnival and floral festival. Acknowledged as being of architectural importance for its uncommon art deco design, decorative pattern brick and tile construction and extensive use of wrought iron detailing, including grills, gates, lamps, signs and brick planter, exhibiting outstanding craftsmanship. 1965 - Monument was erected to the American president, John F Kennedy. 1996 - Fitzroy and Treasury Gardens Master Plan was adopted by Council. 2019 - Approximately 150,000 people gathered in the Treasury Gardens for the 20th of September Global Climate Strike. Events The Share the Spirit Festival, created by Songlines Aboriginal Music in 2003, is held on Australia Day (26 January) each year. It features a wide variety of music by Indigenous Australian musicians, and is supported by the City of Melbourne, the Department of Justice, Creative Victoria, and other partners. References External links Melbourne City Council - Treasury Gardens Disability information Parks in Melbourne Gardens in Victoria (Australia) Melbourne City Centre Heritage sites in Melbourne East Melbourne, Victoria Landmarks in Melbourne