Mary, Blessed Mother, (sculpture).

Mary, Blessed Mother, (sculpture).

Salvatore, Thomas, sculptor.

Laconia Monument Company, contractor.

Anderson Fryberg, fabricator.

Mary, Blessed Mother, (sculpture).

1960. Dedicated and installed 1961. Relocated ca. 1987.

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Figure: light gray granite; Base: light gray granite.

Figure: approx. 58 x 15 x 12 in.; Base: approx. 28.5 x 22 x 22 in.

(On lower edge of front center of base:) BARRE/GUILD (founder symbol AFCO) (On brass plaque on back of base:) ROBERT F. SMITH/AND FAMILY/IN MEMORY OF/NORMAN S. SMITH JR. unsigned Founder's mark appears.

A figure of the Virgin Mary, dressed in a veil, a tunic, and a cloak, stands atop a half globe with her hands joined together in a gesture of prayer. Figure is placed atop base with beveled top.

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Laconia

Administered by Diocese of Manchester, 153 Ash Street, P. O. Box 310, Manchester, New Hampshire 03103

Located Our Lady of the Lakes Church, 50 Washington Street, Laconia, New Hampshire 03246

The statue was originally installed at the front of the church in 1961 when the church was built. It was moved to the side of the church circa 1987.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1994.

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