FILENE, Edward A Memorial on the Common in Boston, Massachusetts by George Aarons

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The Edward A. Filene Memorial in Boston Common is a bronze sculpture by George Aarons honoring the influential businessman and philanthropist Edward Albert Filene. Filene is renowned for founding the Filene's department store chain and advancing credit unions in the U.S. The memorial is located at Tremont Street and Temple Place in Boston, Massachusetts. It commemorates Filene's significant contributions to commerce and social entrepreneurship.