Griffins - Hoboken, NJ
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 40° 44.867 W 074° 01.664
18T E 582080 N 4511213
These two griffins are part of the a set of banisters.
Waymark Code: WMEMEA
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Savoy
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The bannisters for the staircase leading to 917 Washington Street in Hoboken, NJ have these two griffins. They would appear to be cast iron. The bannister is attached to the head of the griffin.

Griffins are creatures with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle... in this case the head looks more like a dragon. Only the griffin on the right has wings however.

Griffins were believed to protect treasures and possessions. See, the Wikipedia article at (visit link)
Time Period: Ancient

Approximate Date of Epic Period: 15th Century BC

Epic Type: Mythical

Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art
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