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"The Headman"
This statue commemorates the contributions of African-American men as skilled boatmen on the James River and its canals and in the development of industry and commerce in the City of Richmond.
Commissioned by:
City of Richmond
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Richmond Renaissance, Inc.
Astoria Beneficial Club
Designer and Sculptor: P. Di Pasquale
Original dedication: May 15, 1988
Bronze dedication: November 25, 1992 |