GALLAUDET, Edward Miner: Statue at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. by Pietro Lazzari

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This bronze statue of Edward Miner Gallaudet by Pietro Lazzari is located at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., near Florida Avenue and 8th Street NE. It honors Gallaudet, founder and first president of the university, and was erected in 1969 by alumni and friends. The statue commemorates his contributions to deaf education and the university's history. It is accessible near the Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Metro station and is part of Washington's notable public sculptures.