Hurdy Gurdy Man - Newport, RI
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon
N 41° 29.313 W 071° 18.936
19T E 306693 N 4595581
The Hurdy Gurdy Man is located in the Brick Market Place in Newport, Rhode Island.
Waymark Code: WM7QXB
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 11/24/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The Hurdy Gurdy Man stands in a small landscaped area in Newport's Brick Market Place. The Market Place is4-acre pedestrian mall situated between Thames Street and America's Cup Avenue and consists of a number of shops and restaurants.

The Hurdy Gurdy Man Statue was created in 1983 by Kay Worden.
The inscription on the dedication plaque reads:

"THE HURDY GURDY MAN"
"This sculpture was made by KAY WORDEN In 1983 To received donations
For the benefit of CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF NEWPORT COUNTY."
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Hurdy Gurdy Man

Figure Type: Combination of two figure types

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Kay Worden

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1983

Location: Brick Market Place

Materials used: Not listed

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