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Title
Taunton Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Taunton, Massachusetts)
Description
This Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is located on the east side of Taunton Green, and was dedicated on June 4, 1902. Crafted entirely of Westerly granite, the monument is comprised of three bases, rising to 15 feet and featuring militaristic relief images, surmounted by an 8 foot Union soldier standing at parade rest; made by the hand of notable sculptor Carl Conrads, it was erected by Taunton resident Cyrus H. Lothrop in honour of those from the city who fought in the Civil War.
Creator
Carl Conrads/New England Granite Works/John B. Sullivan & Son
Source
american,visualworkssculpture
Language
English
Type
Site
Identifier
45
Date Issued
1902-06-04
Extent
0m x 0m x 7.0104m
Spatial Coverage
current,41.902,-71.09319;
Rights Holder
Carl Conrads
Europeana
Country
USA
Europeana Data Provider
Taunton Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
Europeana Type
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Site Item Type Metadata
Wiki
https://www.cineg.org/wiki/index.php/Taunton_Soldiers'_and_Sailors'_Monument
Monument Type
Statue - standing soldier
Erected by
Cyrus W. Lothrop
Funded by
Cyrus W. Lothrop ($3,100)
Material
Westerly granite
State
Massachusetts
Affiliation
Union
City
Taunton