Tribute to Harriet Tubman
A bronze cast sculpture of Harriet Tubman stands prominently on the small brick plaza making up the southeastern side of the square (which, in truth, is triangular in shape). Bollards create a sense of enclosure and help differentiate this space from the streetscape.
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Subtle Historical Reference
Decorative bronze pavers add interest to the brick ground surface and depict aspects of the underground railroad with subtlety.
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Gather Under the Trees
Curved wood benches sit beneath a dense tree canopy to provide social seating.
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Curve
Low grass plantings provide a soft boundary for the crushed stone pathway and curved bench seating.
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Framed View
The entrance at the corner of Pembroke Street and Columbus Square is oriented to show a framed view of the central sculpture.
Image: Cassidy Chroust