Alexander Robey Shepherd, Bronze sculpture at Pennsylvania Avenue near 13th Street, Washington D.C., United States.
The figure stands at nine feet tall, depicting Alexander Robey Shepherd in formal attire with detailed facial features and a commanding posture.
The monument commemorates the District of Columbia governor who modernized Washington D.C.'s infrastructure between 1871 and 1874 through extensive public works projects.
This bronze representation reflects the late 19th-century American practice of memorializing political figures who influenced urban development and municipal governance.
The sculpture occupies a central location near Federal Triangle Metro station, making it accessible to visitors exploring Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site.
The statue carries the inscription 'The Father of Modern Washington' and marks the location where numerous infrastructure improvements originated under Shepherd's direction.
GPS coordinates: 38.89527,-77.03164
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:18
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