Boston Massacre (Crispus Attucks) Monument on the Common in Boston, Massachusetts by Robert Kraus

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Boston Massacre (Crispus Attucks) Monument on the Common in Boston, Massachusetts by Robert Kraus

The Boston Massacre (Crispus Attucks) Monument is a bronze sculpture by Robert Kraus located on Boston Common, Massachusetts. It commemorates the Boston Massacre and honors Crispus Attucks, the first casualty of the event. The monument is part of Boston's rich Revolutionary War memorial landscape and is cataloged by the Smithsonian American Art Museum. It stands near Tremont Street and Avery Street, serving as a public reminder of the sacrifices made during the struggle for American independence.