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Prince Henry the Navigator (statue)

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In the 1980s the traffic island surrounding the base of the statue was redecorated with a stone mosaic pattern with waves and other nautical themed-items.
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is an historic statue located on a traffic median at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Pleasant Street in the Flint Village section of
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descent to mark the 800 year anniversary of the Portuguese National Organization in 1140, and as a tribute to
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The statue was nominated by local and state historical commissions but denied placement on the
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The base of the statue was constructed from remains of the former Fall River Customhouse and
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Fall River, Massachusetts
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A duplicate of the statue is located at Fall River, Massachusetts
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A Guide Book to Fall River's National Register Properties
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for the eventual exploration of the American continents.
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Buildings and structures in Fall River, Massachusetts
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41°41′27″N 71°7′56″W / 41.69083°N 71.13222°W / 41.69083; -71.13222
Fall River granite
Fall River, Massachusetts
Aristide Berto Cianfarani
New England
Portuguese
Prince Henry the Navigator
India
Atlantic Ocean
United States Post Office
National Register of Historic Places
Department of the Interior

Belgrave Square
Portuguese embassy
National Register of Historic Places listings in Fall River, Massachusetts
The Hiker
"Statue: Henry the Navigator statue"
More photos and info on statue
Categories
Buildings and structures in Fall River, Massachusetts
Monuments and memorials in Massachusetts
1940 sculptures
Tourist attractions in Fall River, Massachusetts
Sculptures of men in Massachusetts

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