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Statue is that of General Charles Devens, noted civil War Officer, jurist and statesman. First Court House erected on Court Hill site in 1736. Present building was completed in 1900. The closest set of stairs is no longer there, it's a wall where the Lincoln Square Tunnel is, the statue is now on the lawn on the front corner.
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Jeff Cote - Report this comment
In its original position in front of the Courthouse, the General Charles Devens statue was unveiled on July 4, 1906 by scultptor Daniel Chester French. Devens is famous for his military service in the Civil War. He was commissioned Major General at General Grant's request and was appointed the Attorney General by President Hayes in 1877.
Richard Card - Report this comment
I remember walking by these buildings thinking how big they were and how mysterious they seemed - I was about 8 0r 9 at they time. But they stood majestically proud by the Lincoln Square.
The circa 1906 picture shows one of the two library builtings at Lincoln square, second Antiquarian Society buildings (this one at corner of Highland Street was built 1876). Location of the now General Devens statue.
General Devens statue should be moved to the new court house
General Devens statue is bigger than life. He was quite a general/soldier shot and lived to do his Civel War duties, his life/history is worth reading again. Remember the statue being moved circa 1950's. It was a big thing way back then.
The County Court House will be sold at auction. Anyone care to guess who will buy it? I'm saying WPI or UMASS.
Yes, It should be moved to new Court House!
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