Albert Park is located in central Auckland on a hill formed by a volcano about 60,000 years ago. The Māori people called it Rangipuke meaning fortified village. The greenspace took shape in the 1880s based on the design of James Slator and William Goldie. Inside the park are several sculptures, including statues of Queen Victoria (1897) and Governor George Grey (1904) plus the Floral Clock (1953). This harp-shaped Throwback Sculpture was created by George Grey in 1988 as part of the Auckland Art Gallery centennial celebration.
