Excerpt from Dedication of the Adin Ballou Memorial: Including the Unveiling of the Statue, a Historical Statement With Formal Presentation and Response Commemorative Addresses and Accompanying Exercises, at Hopedale, Massachusetts, October 27, 1900
The pedestal, supporting the statue and consisting of a die, base, and sub-base, is also about eight feet high and of good proportions throughout. It is made Of Cape Ann granite from the quarries of Jonas French 85 Co., according to plans drawn by Daniel Wood bury of Boston, architect, who superintended its construction and erection. The die is Six feet in height, with Slightly inclining sides, its top measuring three feet four inches square and its bottom four feet, and weighs seven tons. The base is seven feet square and the sub - base ten feet. The whole struc ture rests apparently upon a grass - covered mound, slightly raised above the general level of the ground about it, while having a substantial and durable foundation underneath. The mound is surrounded by a spacious graveled area which has two approaches from Hopedale Street in front and one from Peace Street on the southerly Side.
On the several faces of the die are the following inscriptions, appearing substantially as indicated.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This meticulously researched book is dedicated to the life and work of Adin Ballou, a 19th-century American minister, social reformer, and founder of the Hopedale Community. The author charts Ballou's journey from his early days as a devout Christian to his later years as a leading advocate of Christian socialism and pacifism. Through the author's exploration of Ballou's autobiography and other writings, this book delves into his complex and evolving views on religion, social justice, and the role of the individual in society. By examining Ballou's life within the broader context of 19th-century religious and social movements, this book offers a deeper understanding of his unique contributions and lasting legacy as a pioneer of progressive thought and action. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331646563_0
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