Parkman Plaza

The plaza features three bronze statues of men representing Learning, Industry, and Religion, each of which are set on granite bases.

Learning depicts a seated figure using a compass while reading a book.

[1] An inscription on the base of Religion reads: "PARKMAN PLAZA / DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF / GEORGE F. PARKMAN 1823-1908 /LAFAYETTE MALL WAS IMPROVED AND THIS PLAZA CREATED 1958-1960 BY HON.

JOHN HYMES MAYORS OF BOSTON, MARTIN F. WALSH, FRANK R. KELLEY, HARRY J. BLAKE, THOMAS J. CARTY, DANIEL G. O'CONNOR, O. PHILIP SNOWDEN.

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION, SHURCLIFF & MERRILL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, CASCIERE AND DI BICCARIA SCULPTURE".