The Lorax - Springfield, MA
N 42° 06.252 W 072° 35.163
18T E 699597 N 4664165
This bronze statue of Dr. Seuss's Lorax can be found near the entrance to the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden in Springfield, MA.
Waymark Code: WM8QF8
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/03/2010
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This popular figure appeared in the 1971 Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) book 'The Lorax', and later (1972) in a musical film of the same name based on the book. The Lorax is perhaps the world's most famous fictional environmentalist. In the book, the Lorax battles the evil Once-ler (who is said to represent greedy corporate polluters) in an effort to save the Truffula Trees from extinction.
The Lorax "speaks for the trees" - the message carried in the book is one of caution, highlighting the possibility of eventual permanent destruction of the environment, with a closing message of "UNLESS".
This sculpture, along with three other popular sculptures based on the work of Dr. Seuss, is located in the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden (
visit link) located in the Quadrangle in downtown Springfield, Massachusetts. The garden and sculptures are the result of a $6 million project funded by Mrs. Geisel (Theodor Geisel's widow) and through various public and private sources.
The creation of A.R.T. Research Enterprises (
visit link) the sculptures were unveiled in 2002.
The park is open during daylight hours (parking available on site). There is no charge for admission to the garden.
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