Lions Memorial

Lions Memorial

Subject (Topic)
Roger Williams Park--Rhode Island--Providence
South Elmwood--Neighborhoods--Rhode Island--Providence
Monuments--Rhode Island--Providence

Subject (Object)
Commemorative sculpture

A crouching lion seems ready to pounce off its base with the back legs bent deeply. Made of a sandy-colored Westerly granite, the lion is carved with a full mane and large paws. His long tail extends backwards, draping the base.

Comolli, Richard, 1927-2017
Bonner Monument Company

Photographs by Eric Sung, Professor, Providence College

September 11, 1960

John Christy; Angelo M. Gencarelli (marble); Walter E. Steenson; Robert P. Mitchell

City of Providence, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

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English

Visual Arts-Sculpture

Roger Williams Park, Maple Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

Inscription on front of granite base:
In Memoriam
Rhode Island
Lions

Inscription on back of granite base:
Erected by Lions
Of 42nd District
Rhode Island
September 11, 1960

Bronze plaque attached to fence on left side:
In Memory of
Lion Bill Babcock
1944-1983
Of the Newport Lions Club for Years
Of Dedicated Service to the
Rhode Island Lions Children’s
Cancer Fund.

Bronze plaque attached to fence on right side:
Providence Lions Club
In Loving Memory of Brother Lion
Paul Savickas
1955-2018
A treasured member of
The Providence Lions Club
Who Exemplified Lionism

72 in. (182.88 cm)

Blue Westerly granite

"Lions Set Up R.I. Memorial. Tribute to Deceased District 42 Members Dedicated in Park. Providence Journal, September 12, 1960.

"Lions Memorial." Providence Journal, September 30, 1961.

"Memorial Service Is Conducted by Lions Club." Providence Journal, May 4, 1970.

"Obituaries: John B. Christy." Providence Journal, August 8, 1992.

"Comolli the Legacy Lingers." Built from Stone: The Westerly Granite Story, vol. 42. Babcock-Smith House Museum.

Department of Art, Culture, Tourism, City of Providence