Statue of Josiah Quincy III, Bronze statue in Old City Hall, Boston, United States
The Statue of Josiah Quincy III stands at over nine feet tall, featuring the former mayor dressed in a formal coat and cloak upon a granite base.
Created by sculptor Thomas Ball in 1879, this monument commemorates Josiah Quincy III, who served as Boston's mayor from 1823 to 1828 and Harvard's president from 1829 to 1845.
The bronze sculpture represents the dedication of Boston to preserving the memory of leaders who shaped the city's educational and political foundations.
Located at coordinates 42°21'28.3"N, 71°3'33.6"W, the statue remains accessible to visitors throughout the year and features inscriptions detailing Quincy's achievements on its base.
The statue's casting was completed in Munich by Ferdinand von Miller & Sons, marking an international collaboration in nineteenth-century public art creation.
Location: Boston
Inception: 1879
Creator: Thomas Ball
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 42.35786,-71.05933
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:53
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