Statue of Leif Erikson, Bronze statue at Commonwealth Avenue Mall in Boston, United States
The bronze statue stands 102 inches tall on a red sandstone pedestal, featuring Leif Erikson with his left hand raised to his brow.
Anne Whitney created this monument in 1887, marking the first public artwork in the New World to commemorate the Norse explorer Leif Erikson.
The statue inscription includes runes and English text recognizing Leif Erikson's landing on the North American continent in the year 1000.
Visitors can find the statue at the western section of Commonwealth Avenue Mall, near the intersection with Charlesgate East in Boston.
The granite base originally contained a water fountain system, which has been converted into a flower bed surrounding the memorial.
Location: Boston
Location: Middlesex County
Inception: October 29, 1887
GPS coordinates: 42.34903,-71.09139
Latest update: May 17, 2025 23:45
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