Cardinal Cushing Memorial Park

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Cardinal Cushing Memorial Park
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The park in 2010
Cardinal Cushing Memorial Park
TypePark
Nearest city Boston, Massachusetts
Coordinates 42°21′41″N71°03′45″W / 42.36151°N 71.0624°W / 42.36151; -71.0624 Coordinates: 42°21′41″N71°03′45″W / 42.36151°N 71.0624°W / 42.36151; -71.0624

Cardinal Cushing Memorial Park (or Cardinal Cushing Park) is a park located at 5 New Chardon Street in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. [1] The park features a bust of Richard Cushing.

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References

  1. "Parks and Playgrounds". City of Boston. 13 October 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2019.