Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Monument
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Monument, Bronze monument in Longfellow Square, Portland, United States.
The bronze statue depicts a bearded Longfellow seated in a chair, holding a scroll while resting his right arm on the chair back.
Franklin Simmons created the monument in his Rome studio, and it was officially unveiled during a ceremony on September 29, 1888.
New England children contributed pennies, nickels, and dimes to fund the monument, with their names stored in a sealed container within the pedestal.
The monument stands at the intersection of State and Congress Streets, featuring a granite pedestal designed by architect Francis Fassett.
The statue receives a wrapped present during winter holidays, transforming the literary figure into a seasonal celebration point.
Location: Portland
Architects: Francis H. Fassett
GPS coordinates: 43.65302,-70.26682
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:33
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