Ether Monument, Medical monument in Boston Public Garden, United States.
The forty-foot-tall marble and granite structure features a Good Samaritan figure holding an unconscious man at its pinnacle, with four lion fountains at the base.
The monument marks the first public demonstration of ether anesthesia at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1846, where William Morton administered it during surgery.
Each side of the monument displays inscriptions in different languages, including biblical passages and medical texts that emphasize the importance of pain relief.
The monument stands near the intersection of Arlington and Marlborough Streets, with guided tours available through the Friends of the Public Garden organization.
The structure incorporates water features through four lion-head fountains that operate during warm months, requiring bi-weekly maintenance to ensure proper function.
GPS coordinates: 42.35483,-71.07145
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:12
Boston Public Garden
86 m
Hatch Memorial Shell
332 m
Equestrian statue of George Washington
117 m
Make Way for Ducklings
159 m
Gibson House Museum
219 m
Statue of Alexander Hamilton
174 m
George Robert White Memorial
84 m
Bagheera Fountain
205 m
Statue of Charles Sumner
300 m
Statue of Tadeusz Kościuszko
319 m
Triton Babies Fountain
164 m
Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge
149 m
Francis Parkman House
301 m
Statue of Edward Everett Hale
224 m
Boy and Bird Fountain
135 m
Small Child Fountain
105 m
Statue of Thomas Cass
329 m
Boston Common and Public Garden
243 m
Pope John Paul II Memorial
273 m
Statue of George S. Patton
288 m
Headquarters House
326 m
Japanese Lantern
107 m
Boston Public Garden Flagpole Base
271 m
Statue of William Ellery Channing
301 m
Statue of John Winthrop
317 m
Statue of David I. Walsh
270 m
Arthur Fiedler Footbridge
207 m
Statue of Charles Devens
253 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes