Edwin Upton Curtis Memorial, Memorial on Charles River Esplanade, Boston, United States.
The Edwin Upton Curtis Memorial consists of two large decorative urns positioned along the Charles River, complementing the waterfront surroundings.
The memorial was initially placed near Clarendon Street in 1923 before being moved to its current location near the Hatch Shell in 1924.
This monument honors Edwin Upton Curtis, who served as Boston mayor and later became Police Commissioner during the significant Boston Police Strike of 1919.
Visitors can reach the memorial by following the walking paths along the Charles River Esplanade, where multiple recreational activities take place.
The memorial marks the legacy of a police commissioner who introduced African-American officers to Boston's police force for the first time.
Location: Boston
GPS coordinates: 42.35719,-71.07433
Latest update: March 16, 2025 04:00
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