Marvin E. Goody Memorial, Boston

#132 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

The Marvin E. Goody Memorial by Joan Goody is installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The red granite and Dakota mahogany memorial was dedicated in 1984, having been funded by Friends of the Public Garden and Common. It was surveyed as part of the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1993. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'13"N, 71°4'7"W

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Beacon HillBoston United States

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Marvin E. Goody Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boston Common, Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge, Boy and Bird Fountain, Oneida Football Club Monument.

~980 ftNE
Venerable park with historic cred
Boston Common, Boston
5 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.
~400 ftNW
Bridge
Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge, Boston
2 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...
~700 ftW
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.
~1030 ftN
Monuments and statues
Oneida Football Club Monument, Boston
5 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.
~740 ftW
Monuments and statues
Small Child Fountain, Boston
4 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.
~910 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Boston
5 min walk • The Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common at Boston, in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, was erected in memory of Massachusetts soldiers and sailors who died in the American Civil War.
~240 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Bagheera Fountain, Boston
2 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.
~1110 ftNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cheers, Boston
6 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.
~870 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Ether Monument, Boston
5 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.
~450 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Triton Babies Fountain, Boston
3 min walk • Triton Babies Fountain is a fountain and sculpture by Anna Coleman Ladd, installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It features a bronze sculpture, cast in 1922, that depicts a boy and girl and measures approximately 2 ft. 3 in. x 19 in. x 39 in.
~770 ftE
Cemetery
Central Burying Ground, Boston
4 min walk • The Central Burying Ground is a cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts. It was established on Boston Common in 1756. It is located on Boylston Street between Tremont Street and Charles Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Marvin E. Goody Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Bagheera Fountain, Boston (2 min walk), Park Square, Boston (2 min walk), Swan Boats, Boston (2 min walk), Boston Common and Public Garden, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Marvin E. Goody Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marvin E. Goody Memorial:

Light rail

Arlington • Lines: B, C, D, E (5 min walk)
Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (6 min walk)

Bus

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave • Lines: 9 (5 min walk)
Stuart St @ Charles St S • Lines: 504, 55 (6 min walk)

Metro

Chinatown • Lines: Orange (9 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: Red (10 min walk)

Train

Boston Back Bay (14 min walk)
Boston South Station (18 min walk)