George Robert White Memorial, Boston

Name: George Robert White Memorial
Address: Boston, United States

#147 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

The George Robert White Memorial, also known as The Spirit of Giving, is an outdoor memorial commemorating George Robert White by artist Daniel Chester French and architect Henry Bacon, installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The 1924 bronze sculpture depicts an allegorical winged female on a Rockport granite base, above an elliptical-shaped granite and pebble fountain. It was surveyed as part of the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1993. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'19"N, 71°4'20"W

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Beacon HillBoston United States

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George Robert White Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boston Common, Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge, Boy and Bird Fountain, Lotta Fountain.

~1480 ftE
Venerable park with historic cred
Boston Common, Boston
8 min walk • Boston Common, America's oldest public park, is a verdant oasis in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1634, this sprawling 50-acre park serves as a communal backyard where locals and tourists alike can enjoy a slice of nature amidst the urban landscape.
~750 ftSE
Bridge
Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge, Boston
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, the Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge is a charming pedestrian bridge that offers a picturesque passage over the lagoon within the city's historic Public Garden. This elegant bridge is not only a functional walkway but also a beloved icon...
~680 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Boy and Bird Fountain, Boston
4 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Boston, the Boy and Bird Fountain offers a tranquil retreat to both locals and tourists alike. This charming sculpture, which is both a work of art and a functional fountain, is located in the city's vibrant public garden space.
~1100 ftW
Monuments and statues
Lotta Fountain, Boston
6 min walk • Lotta Fountain is a 1939 fountain and sculpture by artist Katharine Lane Weems and architects J. W. Ames and E. S. Dodge. It is installed along Boston's Charles River Esplanade, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~1380 ftE
Monuments and statues
Oneida Football Club Monument, Boston
7 min walk • The Oneida Football Club Monument, sometimes called Football Tablet, is a monument by Joseph Coletti, installed in Boston Commons, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~580 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Small Child Fountain, Boston
3 min walk • Small Child Fountain, also known as Baby Fountain, is a fountain and sculpture by Mary E. Moore, installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~920 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Bagheera Fountain, Boston
5 min walk • Bagheera Fountain is a 1939 fountain by Lilian Swann Saarinen, installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~320 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cheers, Boston
2 min walk • Cheers Beacon Hill is a bar/restaurant located on Beacon Street in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, across from the Boston Public Garden. Founded in 1969 as the Bull & Finch Pub, the bar is best remembered internationally as the exterior of the bar seen in the hit NBC sitcom Cheers, which ran between 1982 and 1993.
~420 ftNW
Bridge
Arthur Fiedler Footbridge, Boston
3 min walk • The Arthur Fiedler Footbridge is a wheelchair accessible footbridge named after Arthur Fiedler in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~890 ftNW
Memorial
Edwin Upton Curtis Memorial, Boston
5 min walk • The Edwin Upton Curtis Memorial is a memorial commemorating Edwin Upton Curtis, installed along Boston's Charles River Esplanade, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~290 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Ether Monument, Boston
2 min walk • The Ether Monument, also known as The Good Samaritan, is a statue and fountain near the northwest corner of Boston's Public Garden, near the intersection of Arlington Street and Marlborough Street. It commemorates the use of ether in anesthesia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to George Robert White Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Ether Monument, Boston (2 min walk), Arthur Fiedler Footbridge, Boston (3 min walk), Gibson House Museum, Boston (3 min walk), Small Child Fountain, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to George Robert White Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to George Robert White Memorial:

Light rail

Arlington • Lines: B, C, D, E (7 min walk)
Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (11 min walk)

Bus

Boylston St @ Berkeley St • Lines: 9 (8 min walk)
Arlington St @ Saint James Ave • Lines: 9 (8 min walk)

Metro

Charles/MGH • Lines: Red (11 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: Red (13 min walk)

Train

Boston Back Bay (15 min walk)
Boston South Station (24 min walk)