BUY-A-BRICK:
After many years of collaboration between Dorchester residents and the City of Boston, Edward Everett Square is finally a true gateway, a cultural crossroads with eleven sculptures by public artist Laura Baring-Gould, including the Dorchester Clapp Pear, and over 300 bricks inscribed with community quotes and memories.
Be a part of this ongoing project that celebrates the rich history and legacy of Dorchester citizens!
Add your voice, download this form, and inscribe a brick!
$100 a brick. All contributions are tax deductible.
Community support and brick inscriptions paid for all 8,000 bricks in Edward Everett Square. All brickwork labor was generously donated by the Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen Union Local 3 Apprentice Program in Dorchester.
Your support will help preserve and maintain this cultural landmark in Edward Everett Square!
Sample of Brick Inscriptions to date:
DORCHESTER OSCAR PIENTON FAMILY I LIVE HERE NOW THANG LONG NEWS THE WALCZAKS USW DISTRICT 4 IN MEMORY OSCAR JOSEPH E GIROUX |
CHERISH LOVING MEMORY IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH E GIROUX BLESS MY HERO MY GRANDSONS GOD HAS BLESSED AMERICAN LEGION DO NOT REFUSE
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MET 12-04-79 WHEN I GROW UP I DREAM GREATER HAL & AMIGO THE OFD WE LOVE OUR PAL IN MEMORY OF MARY & JOHN PATRICK X. MAHONEY |