Where should the F.A.O. Schwarz bear go?
The now-defunct F.A.O. Schwarz donated its hallmark statue, a three-ton bronze teddy bear, as a "gift to the children of Boston," and now the city is facing the daunting task of deciding where to put it. Some people say it should be shipped to the Rose Kennedy Greenway or a park built at the site of the old elevated Central Artery. Others think it works better at Boston Common, or the Public Garden, with Mrs. Mallard and her bronze ducklings. Where do you think it should go?
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Children's Hospital Boston would be a great place for the Schwarz Bear.
Laura
Put him in Left Field at Fenway to keep Manny company
Sox Fan
I think the public gardens would be appropriate and maybe put some animal topiary around it...
Stephanie
They should put the bear outside the Children's Museum or in the Public Garden, with Mrs. Mallard and her bronze ducklings.
Dave
They should sell it on ebay and donate all funds to the Boston Food Bank. It will do more good that way.
Cindy
The bear should stay right where it is. The city has more pressing needs for its money than wasting it on this frivolity. If any new tenant thinks the bear is hurting a 'serious business image', then they can pay to move it.
David M.
My first thought was that it should go outside of the Childrens Museum. Thousands of kids every year would be able to enjoy it and climb on it while they, and their parents, are already in "playmode". But at the Childrens Hospital is a great idea too. To have it in a spot that will help brighten the days of children going through difficult times might be a more noble and rewarding gesture.
Steve
Have it as a permanent fixture at the Children's Museum.
Sara
Send it over to Southie. It would make a great addition to the Children's Museum. Duh!!!!!!
j. bryanton
South-west corner of the Boston Public Garden, facing diagonally south-west onto Boylston St. at Arlington, or at the Newbury St. and Commonwealth Ave. (West) entrance to the Public Garden.
Daniel J.
