Collyer Monument, Pawtucket

Name: Collyer Monument
Address: Pawtucket, United States

#17 among attractions in Pawtucket

Memorial, Monuments and statues

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Collyer Monument is an historic monument to firefighters in Mineral Spring Park, at the corner of Mineral Spring Avenue and Main Street, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States. The monument was built in 1890 by the sculptor Charles Parker Dowler to honor Samuel Smith Collyer, a fallen Pawtucket Fire Chief. The life-size bronze sculpture stands atop a pedestal of Westerly granite, which has a bronze plaque depicting the fatal accident while the reverse bears an inscription. The memorial represents a significant example of monumental work of the period and an early example of local civic pride. The monument was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. ()

Built: 1890 (134 years ago)Coordinates: 41°52'31"N, 71°23'32"W

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Collyer Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: McCoy Stadium, Rock Spot Climbing, Pawtucket Falls, Slater Mill Historic Site.

1.1 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Baseball
McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket
30 min walk • McCoy Stadium, nestled in the heart of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is a cherished landmark for baseball enthusiasts and a testament to American sports culture. This classic stadium has been a cornerstone of the community since its opening in 1942 and has the distinction...
1.2 miNW
41°53'7"N • 71°24'39"W
Rock Spot Climbing, Lincoln
31 min walk • Sport complex, Climbing
0.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Pawtucket Falls, Pawtucket
12 min walk • Pawtucket Falls is a waterfall on the Blackstone River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The falls are located a half mile upstream from where the Blackstone flows into the Seekonk River.
0.5 miE
Historical place, History museum, Museum
Slater Mill Historic Site, Pawtucket
14 min walk • The Slater Mill is a historic textile mill complex on the banks of the Blackstone River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, modeled after cotton spinning mills first established in England. It is the first water-powered cotton spinning mill in North America to utilize the Arkwright system of cotton spinning as developed by Richard Arkwright.
0.5 miE
Park, Visitor center, Tourist information
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Pawtucket
14 min walk • Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is a National Park Service unit in the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
~1580 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Liberty Arming the Patriot, Pawtucket
8 min walk • Liberty Arming the Patriot, sometimes called Freedom Arming the Patriot, is a bronze sculpture at Park Place in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, commemorating the participation of the city's citizens in the American Civil War.
0.7 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, Pawtucket
19 min walk • The Gamm Theatre is a non-profit theater in Warwick, Rhode Island.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
Division Street Bridge, Pawtucket
12 min walk • The Division Street Bridge is an historic roadway and sidewalk stone arch bridge in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, carrying Division Street over the Seekonk River. The structure was built in 1875–1877 at a cost of USD$95,000.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Main Street Bridge, Pawtucket
13 min walk • The Main Street Bridge is an historic bridge carrying Main Street over the Pawtucket Falls in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The oldest portion of this bridge consists of two flattened-arch spans, each about 40 feet in length, with a total bridge length of 110 feet.
~1600 ftE
Church
Saint Paul's Church, Pawtucket
8 min walk • St. Paul's Church is a historic Episcopal church at 50 Park Place in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. It is a stone Gothic Revival structure, designed by Sanders & Thornton of Providence and built in 1901, for a congregation established in 1816.
~1500 ftSE
Church
St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception Complex, Pawtucket
8 min walk • St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception Complex is an historic Roman Catholic church complex at 103 Pine Street in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

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Which popular attractions are close to Collyer Monument?

Nearby attractions include Church Hill Industrial District, Pawtucket (5 min walk), St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception Complex, Pawtucket (8 min walk), Liberty Arming the Patriot, Pawtucket (8 min walk), Saint Paul's Church, Pawtucket (8 min walk).