Samuel S. Collyer Memorial - Pawtucket, Rhode Island - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

The Collyer Monument was erected in 1890 to honor Samuel S. Collyer, Chief Engineer for the Pawtucket Fire Department. He was killed in the line of duty when the fire engine in which he was riding overturned while enroute to an alarm. The accident occurred July 27, 1884. The monument features a statue of Chief Colyer wearing his fireman's hat and overcoat, in his hand he holds a megaphone. On the base of the monument is a bronze relief depicting the accident scene. The base is inscribed:

TITLE: Samuel S. Collyer Memorial ARTIST(S): Sculptor Charles Dowler DATE: 1890 MEDIUM: Bronze on a granite base. CONTROL NUMBER: IAS RI000023 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: Mineral Spring Park / Collyer Park Mineral Spring Avenue & Main Street Pawtucket, Rhode Island DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: None noted

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