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Newport Wave Sculpture

Fun Facts about the Newport Wave Sculpture

June 10, 2020 by cryan.com

When your walking around downtown Newport, Rhode Island you may see the Wave statue near the waterfront. This is a popular tourist photo spot for selfies and family photos.

Some people bring socks to put on the statue for a bit of humor - mostly during the cold winter months and late-night visits.

The Newport Wave

Four Things I Learned

  1. Official Name is "The Wave."
  2. No one knows who's feet it is supposed to be in the wave.
  3. The bonze sculpture is 7 and half feet tall and 8 feet wide.
  4. The sculpture was requested by the nearby marketplace - Perry Mill Market. It was don by Kay Worden in 1983.
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