Statue of John Winthrop, Bronze statue outside First Church in Boston, United States.
The John Winthrop memorial stands 7 feet tall, depicting the figure holding a book, a scroll, and the great seal of Massachusetts.
Richard Saltonstall Greenough created this bronze sculpture in 1873, which was initially placed in Scollay Square before moving to First Church in 1904.
The monument represents John Winthrop, who established principles of governance and religious practices that influenced New England's early development.
The statue stands at coordinates 42.353778, -71.075028, near multiple historical landmarks and public transportation access points in central Boston.
During the 1968 First Church fire, the statue fell and lost its head, remaining in storage until the building reconstruction finished in 1975.
Location: Boston
Inception: 1873
Creator: Richard Saltonstall Greenough
GPS coordinates: 42.35378,-71.07503
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:12
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