Monument to Italian Fishermen in Monterey - Monterey, CA
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N 36° 36.247 W 121° 53.627
10S E 598936 N 4051526
This monument features a statue of the patron saint of the Italian
Fishermen in Monterey - St. Rosalia.
Waymark Code: WMPVAP
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2015
Views: 3
Located in Monterey's Shoreline Park.
This bronze larger than life sculpture depicts the saint standing and wearing long clerical robes similar to a friar's garb. She holds crucifix in her right hand at her chest and a book with er right hand at her side.
The plaque reads:
"Santa Rosalia
Patron Saint of the Italian
Fishermen in Monterey
Palermo 1132 - September 4, 1166
This monument is respectfully and gratefully
dedicated in memory of those courageous Sicilian
fishermen whose labors and pioneering spirit,
at the beginning of the 20th century
created and developed a great sardine industry and
whose heritage and culture contributed significantly
to the growth of this city and surrounding areas.
The Italian Heritage Society
of the Monterey Peninsula
Monterey September 4, 1979"
Relevent website: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
24/7
Entrance fees (if any):
free
Date dedicated: 09/04/1979
Sponsor(s): The Italian Heritage Society of the Monterey Peninsula
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
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