Dan Webster's Bronze Sentinel: Boston's Historical Chuckle-Worthy Icon

Standing proud on the Massachusetts State House grounds for over a century, the big bronze Daniel Webster is no common Boston landmark - it's steeped in history and has quite the comeback story post September 11, 2001. Funded by the Webster Memorial Committee, this statue, sculpted by Hiram Powers, pictures our Massachusetts statesman in his scholarly pose, hand in hand with his client. In 1994, it was surveyed by the Smithsonian Institution as part of their 'Save Outdoor Sculpture!' program. After a spot of trouble deciding where to plant it, the Webster Memorial Committee settled on the Massachusetts State House in Boston as its final resting place. Closed off following the 9/11 attacks, Dan Webster’s stone sentinel resurfaced for public viewing in 2015. So while you're wandering about Boston, don't miss this slice of American history!

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