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Title
Rhode Island Independent Man
Description
The “Independent Man” was first proposed to be a statue of Roger Williams at the annual meeting of the Rhode Island Historical Society in 1895. The statue, to be placed atop the proposed new State House, was designed by George T. Brewster for $3,000, who called the statue “Hope” and changed the design to fit the Renaissance Revival architecture of the building. The statue has only been taken down once in 1975 for repair and a new coat of gold leaf. It is seen here being returned to it’s proper spot on 20 July 1976.
Creator
Chester Smolski
Date
1976-08-01
Rights
Rhode Island College
Format
Photograph
Photograph
Identifier
5300
Smolski Image Item Type Metadata
Building Style
Renaissance Revival
Building Type
Public sculpture
City
Providence
Country
United States of America
Creator 1
George Brewster
Creator 1 Role
Designer
Creator 2
Gorham Mfg. Co
Creator 2 Role
Manufacturer
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Sculpture, American -- 19th century -- Rhode Island; Independent Man -- Sculpture -- Rhode Island -- Providence; Brewster, George T. -- Sculptor;
Region
Rhode Island
Street Address
82 Smith St.