''Commodore John Barry'' is a bronze statue of
John Barry, sculpted by
John Boyle and designed by architect
Edward Pearce Casey
Edward Pearce Casey (1864–1940) was an American designer and architect, noted for his work in Washington, D.C. and New York City.
Early life and education
Edward Pearce Casey was born June 18, 1864, in Portland, Maine; where his father, Brigadi ...
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It is located at
Franklin Square (Washington, D.C.)
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14th Street and
K Street N.W.
Washington, D.C.
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It was dedicated on May 16, 1914.
The inscription reads:
(Base, south face:)
J.J. Boyle
(Base, front:)
(Base, east face:)
John J. Boyle
Sculptor
Edward P. Casey Architect
As part of
American Revolution Statuary
American Revolution Statuary is a group of fourteen statues in Washington, D.C., listed with the National Register of Historic Places. The statues are scattered across Washington, mainly in squares and traffic circles, with four statues of Europe ...
in Washington, D.C. the statue is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
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.
See also
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List of public art in Washington, D.C., Ward 2
This is a list of public art in Ward 2 of Washington, D.C..
This list applies only to works of public art
Public art is art in any media whose form, function and meaning are created for the general public through a public process. It is ...
References
External links
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Bronze sculptures in Washington, D.C.
1914 sculptures
Historic district contributing properties in Washington, D.C.
Barry Barry may refer to:
People and fictional characters
* Barry (name), including lists of people with the given name, nickname or surname, as well as fictional characters with the given name
* Dancing Barry, stage name of Barry Richards (born c. 195 ...
1914 establishments in Washington, D.C.
Downtown (Washington, D.C.)
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