New England on a Pedestal

New England on a Pedestal

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New England on a Pedestal episodes

  • 035. Something's Funny in Burlington

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    Does New England have our own Nessie? What's the Wizard of Oz have to do with VT? Let's take a trip to Burlington and have some fun!

    7 min
  • 034. Turn of the Century Selfie

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    We answer a listener's inquiry about a statue in Grafton,MA. Before the advent of the cell phone selfie, what was one to do?

    13 min
  • 033. Lewiston's Heavyweight

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    Continuing our look at statues of famous sports figures we travel to Maine and an infamous squared circle.

    13 min
  • 030. Hudson Veterans

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    On Veterans Day, 2025 we take a look at one Massachusetts town's war veterans memorial remembering those local residents who have worn their countries military uniforms.

    12 min
  • 029. Salem is Bewitched

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    Happy Halloween, Pedestal Peeps! We visit Salem Massachusetts in this mini-sode to see a whimsical piece of pop culture art. 

    6 min
  • 027. The Gun Totem

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    Episode 27 finds us in the capital of Rhode Island near the federal courthouse looking for an unusual concrete obelisk. Join us as we discuss Boris Bally's Gun Totem.

    13 min

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A fun and informative look at local New England history, its people and places by exploring its numerous statues, sculptures, monuments, and memorials.