Stone Dog, Granite dog statue at Forest Park Zoo in Springfield, Massachusetts
The Stone Dog is a granite statue positioned at the entrance of Forest Park Zoo in Springfield. This solid granite figure marks the area between the zoo and the main playground.
An original version guarded a fountain at the corner of Mill and Pine Streets starting in 1888. The current statue is a precise granite reproduction that was relocated to Forest Park in 1909.
This granite figure serves as a familiar landmark where families gather and children pause during their visits. The statue has become a natural meeting point that connects people to the park's public spaces.
The statue sits in an easily accessible spot between the zoo and the playground, making it a useful reference point for navigation. Visitors can see and reach it from different parts of the park.
The current statue is an exact reproduction of the original that went missing in 1987. This careful recreation maintains a connection to the landmark's longer history at its former location.
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