Creation Date

Dedication date: 1898

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Description

Black and white photograph of the Firemen's Memorial by Edward Souther Griffin outside the Portland Central Fire Station in Portland, Maine. This image presents a low-angle view of a full-length firefighter statue, emphasizing the figure's Victorian fire uniform, including a long coat, hat, and mustache. The firefighter firmly holds a fire hose with both hands, his proper left gripping the nozzle, standing atop a substantial decorative stone base. The inscription, "P.F.D.," is clearly visible on the base, which features both polished and unpolished finishes and scallop-shaped decorations on top. The photograph focuses on the statue and base details, offering little background context or landscape. 1994. Unidentified photographer. (See p16878-p16884)(NA4800.)

Save Outdoor Sculpture! (SOS!) (1990-1995) was a nationwide survey that ran from 1990-1995 documenting America’s outdoor sculpture. Established in 1990, SOS! helped educate local communities about America’s endangered sculptural heritage. The Maine Arts Commission was one of 106 organizations to participate in this survey.

Topic

Sculpture

Collection

MF161

Series Number

NA4800

Identifier

p16880

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Existence and Location of Originals

Located at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress: AFC 2012/047 https://lccn.loc.gov/2013655211.

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