Statue of Edward Everett, Bronze sculpture in Richardson Park, Boston, United States.
Description
The Statue of Edward Everett in Richardson Park is a bronze figure dressed in formal attire, standing on a granite base. It is one of Boston's outdoor monuments, created from bronze and placed as part of the city's public sculpture collection.
History
The monument was created by William Wetmore Story in 1867 and originally stood in the Boston Public Garden. It was later moved several times before settling at its current location in Richardson Park in 1935.
Culture
The statue depicts a figure who was known for his speaking abilities and scholarly work. His formal presentation reflects how Boston valued his contributions to education and public life.
Practical
The monument is located in Richardson Park and can be easily found as part of the city's sculpture collection. Visitors can access it at any time and explore the park to see other monuments nearby.
Did you know?
The monument spent four years in storage between 1931 and 1935 before finding its final location. This period of being warehoused reflects a longer pattern of relocations that moved it across different Boston sites.
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