Way back in 1911, a talented cat named Cyrus E. Dallin carved a masterwork, dubbed 'The Menotomy Hunter'. This bad boy depicted a tough guy, taking a breather with a bow and a fresh-caught goose by his side. The Robbins family commissioned this piece of art, unveiling it on June 25, 1913, after a jazzy bash that boasted a fountain and gardens designed by the one and only Richard Clipston Sturgis. You can find this stunning exhibit in the Arlington Center Historic District, and in 1938, the gardens got a swanky revamp by Frederick Law Olmsted.
Today, it stands at 700 Massachusetts Avenue, a breezy 200-yard (180-meter) stroll west of the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum. This frosty fella has become a big ol' symbol for Arlington's heritage, gracing the town's police and fire emblems and even serving as one of the emblems of the Spy Ponders, Arlington High School's athletic team. He stands tall and proud, a monument to the enduring essence of Arlington's indigenous people, beautifully immortalized in a serene moment of quiet reflection.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Friendly Jane
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