Statue of Thomas A. Doyle

Statue of Thomas A. Doyle

Public art; Sculpture; United States--Rhode Island--Providence

Doyle, Thomas, 1827-1886

"The statue stands facing down Westminster street. and in its pose is naturalness itself. There is a notable absence of anything strained in the position. One hand rests lightly on the hip and holds a partially rolled parchment. One foot is slightly advanced and the head is turned just enough to relieve the whole from any sharp lines." Honor to the Dead, Boston Globe, June 4 1889. The statue now sits atop a square concrete pillar. The text is made of bronze and is placed onto the pillar's front.

Kitson, Henry Hudson (1863-1947)

Photographs by Adrian Oteiza Providence Public Library

Dedicated: June 3 1889 Statue Relocated: 1967-1969

Foundry: Gruet

City of Providence 25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903

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English

Visual Arts-Sculpture

1 Chestnut Street, Providence, RI, USA

Main Inscription:
THOMAS A. DOYLE
EIGHTEEN YEARS
MAYOR
OF PROVIDENCE
PIONEER
IN
URBAN RENEWAL

RearView Mirror: Moving Monuments by Sanor Bodo

Statue: 120 in. (H) (305 cm.)

Statue: Bronze
Base: Concrete

Providence City Council, Memorial of Thomas Arthur Doyle, mayor of the City of Providence (Providence: 1887)