Was general for Union Army in Civil War and served in MA Supreme Court & as US Attorney General under President Rutherford B. Hayes. Statue completed 1896 by Olin Levi Warner. More info in blog.<LINK> Read more.
Monument by Esplanade architect Arthur Shurcliff. Eliot worked on Arnold Arboretum and is a founder of metropolitan park system. Engraved on monument are lists of local parks. More info in blog.<LINK> Read more.
Oldest & largest community sailing program in US. Began in 1939. From Apr-Oct members receive sailing (or kayaking, windsurfing) instructions for substantially reduced price. More info via blog.<LINK> Read more.
Walsh was 1st Irish-Catholic Governor of MA & served 2 terms. Later US Senator for 26 yrs & served Committee of Naval Affairs (which is reason for Naval phrase above his head). More info in blog<LINK> Read more.
Site of annual July 4th concert attended by 500K+ every year and watched by 6MM+ on TV. In 1974 added cannons. Don't miss bronze names engraved on steps of famous composers. More info on blog. <LINK> Read more.
2 large urns outside Hatch Shell pedestrian bridge are dedicated to Curtis. He was most noted for his somewhat controversial resolution to the Boston Police Strike in 1919. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Originally designed in 1892 by Central Park architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Altered in 1930s-50s by Arthur Shurcliff. Nearby Charles River named for King Charles I. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Oversized statue by James Earle Fraser of former general known for quotes like, "The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his." More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Tobin was youngest individual ever elected to public office in the state of MA at the age of 25. Served as Mayor of Boston, Governor of MA, & US Senator. Statue dedicated 1958. More info in blog<LINK> Read more.
Longest continuously operated rowing club in Boston. Private organization that began in 1851. In addition to rowing, offers other sports such as squash and fives. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
