Prince Henry the Navigator, Maritime sculpture in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States.
Description
The bronze statue of Prince Henry stands at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Pleasant Street in Flint Village, created by sculptor Aristide Berto Cianfarani. The work rests on a base built from materials salvaged from the former Fall River Customhouse.
History
The statue was erected in 1940 by New England residents of Portuguese descent to mark 800 years since Portuguese national organization began. This monument reflects the community's pride in preserving memory of its ancestral homeland.
Culture
The monument honors Prince Henry's pivotal role in maritime exploration and Portugal's seafaring legacy. It reflects the deep connection between this community and the heritage of Portuguese navigation.
Practical
The monument sits on a traffic island that is easily accessible from Flint Village and offers good visibility from the surrounding area. The location is straightforward to reach on foot from nearby streets.
Did you know?
The traffic island was renovated in the 1980s with a stone mosaic featuring waves and maritime motifs surrounding the base. These decorative details create a distinctive visual setting for the sculpture.
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