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Historical Lecture on Paul Revere Mall Scheduled for May 17, 2012 at Old North Church

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THE PAUL REVERE MALL: HISTORY, ART AND COMMUNITY

Historical Lectures and Discussion
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 7:00 PM
Old North Church
Boston’s North End

Representatives of cultural and community organizations will discuss the historical significance of the urban park (called “The Prado” by the North End community) and its monuments, including the Paul Revere Statue by the American sculptor Cyrus Dallin (1861-1944).  This program is part of the year-long celebration of the 150th anniversary of Dallin’s birth.

Presentations by:

  • David A. Kubiak, North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association: “The Prado: Its History and Future”
  • Rebecca Reynolds, American Art Curator: “Arrested Motion: Cyrus Dallin’s Statue of Paul Revere”
  • Alex R. Goldfeld, President and Historian, North End Historical Society: “The Pride of Later Generations: North End History Remembered in The Prado”

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