Davis Square statues

Ten life-sized cast concrete figures stand throughout Davis Square, representing local residents and creating connection points across the neighborhood.

Created by James Tyler in 1983, these statues were part of the Arts on the Line program during the Red Line Northwest Extension construction.

The sculptures immortalize actual community members, including restaurant owners and a memorial to a young soldier who died in Vietnam.

Bronze masks were added to the statues in 1996 to protect them from vandalism and ensure their preservation for future generations.

Initially placed in a single plaza, the figures were later distributed around Davis Square, integrating art into various public spaces.

Location: Somerville

GPS coordinates: 42.39672,-71.12242

Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:25