Marble memorial at Hutatma Chowk dedicated to martyrs who laid down their lives on 21 November 1955, when demonstrators at Flora Fountain were fired upon by security forces during the period of agitation for Samyukta Maharashtra Movement (Movement for United Maharashtra).
Historically, the circular shape of Flora Fountain acted like a roundabout for vehicular traffic. It is a prominent landmark in the heritage precinct of the Fort area, surrounded by several historical structures like Central Telegraph Office, Oriental Building, Ismail Building, Yusuf Building, and Mulla House.
Basins in the Flora Fountain is a favorite place for birds to cool down in the hot summer months, and hundreds of pigeons use the fountain daily. As a result, layers of bird droppings collect on the fountain surface. The acidic bird droppings not only damage the stone surface but also makes the fountain look dirty. Cleaning teams are deployed periodically to keep the fountain clean.
Flora Fountain is made from fine Portland stone, which is quarried in Dorset, England. It was designed by Richard Norman Shaw (1831–1912) and sculpted by James Forsythe. The four corners of the fountain have four allegorical female figures representing the four seasons.