Dorchester Illustration no. 2135
Photograph of the statue of Edward Everett when it was toppled by a motorist. In the early 20th century there was a traffic circle at Edward Everett Square and the statue stood in the center of the traffic circle at the intersection of Columbia Road, Cottage Street, Massachusetts Avenue and Boston Street. Other sources report that the incident occurred on Feb. 28, 1931.
Caption on verso: Motorist Fells Statute of Statesman. The 15-foot bronze statue of Edward Everett, famous statesman, standing in Edward Everett Square in Dorchester, Mass., was knocked face downward when a speeding motor car struck the base. Workmen are seen above as they attempted to replace the likeness. 3/2/31 ACME NEWS
The photograph definitely looks staged. Were workmen ever dressed that nicely? And if the photo was taken a couple of days after the incident, there would have been time to bring out the 2x4s and get a crowd.
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