William Draper - Milford MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 42° 08.354 W 071° 31.288
19T E 291627 N 4668312
Sculpture of General WD Draper dedicated in 1912.
Waymark Code: WMQEA4
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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This sculpture was a Daniel C French creation, along with Francis Herman Packer. It is an equestrian portrait of General William F Draper dressed in a Civil War military uniform. The statue itself is mounted atop a oblong base made of pink granite from Milford, the town where it is located.
TITLE: Willaim Draper

ARTIST(S): Daniel C French

DATE: September 25, 1912

MEDIUM: Granite, bronze

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PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Draper Park, Main St, Milford, MA


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This statue sits in a well maintained park in Milford. The statue itself is in excellent condition.


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