John Barry Tablet, Naval memorial sculpture at Boston Common, United States.
The granite tablet measuring 6 by 4 feet displays a relief portrait of Commodore John Barry near the intersection of Park and Tremont Streets.
The tablet commemorates John Barry, who received his first commission from the Continental Congress to command the Lexington in 1775 during the Revolutionary War.
President George Washington selected John Barry to plan and command the first United States Navy, marking a fundamental step in American maritime development.
The granite memorial stands in Boston Common, the oldest public park in America, making it accessible through multiple public transportation options.
After the original bronze tablet was stolen in 1977, the city installed this granite version, while the recovered bronze piece resides in the Constitution Museum.
Location: Boston
Creator: John Francis Paramino
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 42.35561,-71.06319
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:07
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