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George Robert White (1847-1922) was a citizen of Boston for most of his life. White earned a fortune in the pharmaceuticals business and made significant contributions to a variety of Boston institutions. Upon his death in 1922, he bequeathed an endowment of over $5 million to the City of Boston to finance “works of public beauty and utility” throughout the City. The fund was named The George Robert White Fund. White’s sole request was to have $50,000 of the funds set aside for the creation of a memorial in his memory. Well-known sculptor, Daniel Chester French, was commissioned to create this memorial in the Garden to the noted Boston philanthropist, which was completed and dedicated in 1924.

The world we live in provides a fascinating adventure in discovery and beauty. As a Christian man, I believe God our creator is ever present in the universe He created. From the salty air on the coast of Saint Augustine I have called home since 2006, the majestic mountains in Washington, and to the ancient Pyramids in Egypt, I love to discover the "God Space" where ever I go, and capture the grandeur and simplicity of life on planet earth. Learn more about me: http://about.me/anthony_baatz What is God space? God Space The unlimited room to soar despite the boundaries of circumstance. An unbridled energy to race when all others fall behind The courage to stand still when taking flight seems the only choice. ...