(St. Bernard), (sculpture).

(St. Bernard), (sculpture).

Necker, Frederick G., architect.

Frederick G. Necker Construction Company, contractor.

(St. Bernard), (sculpture).

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Sculpture: bronze.

Sculpture: approx. 5 x 2 x 1 ft.; Base: approx. 10 x 12 x 10 in.

Full-length bronze figure of St. Bernard. He wears a belted monk's robe. His proper right hand is raised with three fingers extended. In his proper left hand he holds a miniature cathedral front. His gaze is directed up to the proper right. The sculpture stands on a small pedestal which protrudes from the wall of a building. The sculpture is located above the entrance to the building.

Religion -- Saint -- St. Bernard

Architecture -- Religious -- Church

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Keene

Administered by St. Bernard's Parish, 173 Main Street, Keene, New Hampshire 03431

Located St. Bernard's Convent, 161 Main Street, Keene, New Hampshire

The convent was built in 1946-1947.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1993.

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