Flame of Hope - Boston, MA
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N 42° 20.363 W 071° 05.425
19T E 327795 N 4689574
The Flame of Hope sculpture, located on the Northeastern University campus at the intersection of Huntington Avenue and Forsyth Street, is a flowing design that suggests a silver lick of fire.
Waymark Code: WMG7FJ
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 01/24/2013
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In Boston, at the intersection of Huntington Avenue and Forsyth Street, is a metal scultpture with the title, "Flame of Hope."
The sculpture, located on the east corner, is on a tiny patch of green against the gym building. Between the sculpture and the intersection is an iron fence and a bench.
The sculpture is a polished metal structure, probably made of stainless steel. It has three 'fingers' that curl in different directions, suggesting a lick of fire. It stands about 9 feet tall and stands on a dark marble base.
According to an historic timeline about Northeastern University, this installation is the university's first outdoor sculpture. It was donated by Stanley Young.
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Northeastern University (Historic Timeline):
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