The Stonecutter - Barre, Vermont
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Vermontish
N 44° 12.165 W 072° 30.458
18T E 699143 N 4897413
Italian-American stoneworker
Waymark Code: WM70TA
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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During the late 19th century, a large number of Italian stoneworkers flocked to the Barre area as the granite industry boomed.

This statue of a stoneworker bears the following on the base:

In honor of all Italian-Americans
whose achievements have enriched
the social, cultural and civic
vitality of this city, region and state.

Erected by their descendants and friends 1981
Dedicated to Carlo Abati
Artist, mentor and friend
Born Milano, Italia 1860 - Died Barre, Vermont 1941

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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Stonecutter

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Designed by Elmo Paduzzi, sculpted by Phillip Paini

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1981

Materials used: Granite

Location: City park
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