Fireman's Memorial - Hoboken, NJ - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

This memorial depicts a lifesized firefighter holding a young child in his left arm while carrying a lantern in his right hand. His belt buckle has the initials "H.F.D." for Hoboken Fire Department.
The artist is Caspar Buberl.
The statue is set on a marble plinthe about 12 foot high with a depiction of overlapping hoses, a ladder and picks. In the center is an inscription which reads:

"ERECTED
BY THE CITIZENS OF
HOBOKEN, N.J.
IN HONOR OF THE
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEP'T.
MAY 30TH, 1891.

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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Fireman's Memorial Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Caspar Buberl Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 5/30/1891 Materials used: Figure: bronze; Base: concrete, marble or Quincy granite Location: in Hoboken's Church Square Park

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