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Conservationists begin to clean George Washington statue in Boston Public Garden

Por: The Boston Globe Nation May 30, 2023

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Conservators are in the midst of a weeks-long cleaning of the George Washington statue in the Boston Public Garden, tackling nearly a decade of accumulated dirt and grime.The statue, erected in 1869, depicts the first US president on horseback, mounted above a towering granite pedestal. Surrounded by winding paths and a sea of tulips, it greets visitors at the Arlington Street entrance.“The sculpture is exposed to the elements,” said... + full article



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