"Statue of Faith" for Plymouth, Hallowell Granite Works, 1877

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"Statue of Faith" for Plymouth, Hallowell Granite Works, 1877

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Description

This granite statue was built in honor of the Pilgrims. The Statue of Faith is 36 feet high and rests on an octagon pedestal 45 feet high. The work is of Hallowell Granite Works of Hallowell from white granite. The work began by quarrying the stone in June of 1876. The granite originally weighed 400 tons and weighed 200 tons when completed. The statue was completed July 19, 1877.

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About This Item

  • Title: "Statue of Faith" for Plymouth, Hallowell Granite Works, 1877
  • Creator: Morse & McIntosh
  • Creation Date: circa 1877
  • Subject Date: circa 1877
  • Locations:
    • Hallowell, Kennebec County, ME
    • Plymouth, MA
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Local Code: B-71
  • Object Type: Image

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Hubbard Free Library
115 Second Street, Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 622-6882
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