About this property
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. It was designed by William Granville Hastings and cast by the Gorham Manufacturing Company in 1897. Unlike many Civil War memorials, Liberty Arming the Patriot is a dynamic composition, depicting a young farmer setting his plow aside, and reaching to take a sword from a classical …
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 01000467. It was listed on October 18, 2001.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Liberty Arming the Patriot listed on the National Register?
Liberty Arming the Patriot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 18, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Liberty Arming the Patriot?
Liberty Arming the Patriot is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Liberty Arming the Patriot?
The period of significance for Liberty Arming the Patriot is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1897.
Can I research the history near Liberty Arming the Patriot?
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