John Harvard statue

The John Harvard statue is a well-known bronze sculpture located on Harvard University’s campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It depicts John Harvard, the university's founder, and was placed there in 1884. Visitors often touch the statue's foot for good luck, which has caused the surface to shine brightly from use. The statue symbolizes Harvard’s history and ideals, serving as a popular landmark and photo spot for students and visitors alike. Despite its popularity, the statue is a memorial and not an exact portrait of Harvard himself.