George Thorndike Angell Memorial, Animal welfare monument in Post Office Square, Boston, United States.
George Thorndike Angell Memorial is a 60-foot tall structure with lion heads and bronze elements, located on a triangular traffic island between Congress and Milk Streets. The site features the Creature Pond, a bronze sculpture from 1992 depicting various animals.
The memorial was completed in 1912 by architects Peabody & Stearns and honors George Thorndike Angell, who founded the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 1868. This organization was a pioneering force in American animal welfare.
The memorial displays plaques honoring Angell's legacy in animal protection, and the Creature Pond features bronze animal figures in natural habitats. Visitors can read inscriptions that explain the importance of this cause to the community.
The memorial is located in Boston's Financial District on an island between two streets and is easy to reach on foot. Daytime visits work best when the surroundings are active and you can see the sculpture details clearly.
The structure originally served as a working fountain for horses, embodying animal welfare through practical function. This hidden detail reveals how Angell's movement transformed daily life in Boston.
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