Quincy in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Domenico D’Alessandro

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 18, 2018

1. Domenico D’Alessandro Dedication Marker

Inscription. The International
H. C. B. and C.
Laborer's Union
of America
to
D. D'Alessandro

[Bronze bas-relief panels]

Domenico D’Alessandro

International H. C. B. and C.
Laborer's Union of America [seal]

Labor omnia vincit ["Work conquers all"]
[Laborers illustration]

In union there is strength
[Illustration of D'Alessandro organizing]

Erected by International H. C. B. and C. Laborer's Union of America.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Labor Unions.

Location. 42° 15.545′ N, 71° 0.094′ W. Marker is in Quincy, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. It is on Southern Artery (Massachusetts Route 3A) north of Greenleaf Street, on the right when traveling north. Monument is in Mount Wollaston Cemetery, about 325 feet north of the cemetery's Southern Artery entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Sea Street, Quincy MA 02169, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Historic Boston and specifically in Greater Boston.

It is also in the American

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Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Field (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Three Adams Brothers (about 800 feet away); Charles Vaughan Wells (approx. 0.2 miles away); Etta M. Hutchins (approx. ¼ mile away); Maypole Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); City of Quincy Cedar Marker (approx. 0.3 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quincy.

Regarding Domenico D’Alessandro. In 1910, D'Alessandro became General President of the International Hod Carriers, Building and Common Laborers Union of America, with international headquarters in Quincy, Massachusetts, during his tenure.

Also see . . . Laborers' International Union of North America: Our Proud History. (Submitted on June 25, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Domenico D’Alessandro Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 18, 2018

2. Domenico D’Alessandro Monument

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 18, 2018

3. Domenico D’Alessandro Monument

Domenico D’Alessandro Bas-relief image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 18, 2018

4. Domenico D’Alessandro Bas-relief

I. H. C. B. and C. L. U. of America Seal image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 18, 2018

5. I. H. C. B. and C. L. U. of America Seal

Laborers Bas-relief on monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 18, 2018

6. Laborers Bas-relief on monument

Domenico D’Alessandro Organizing Bas-relief image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 18, 2018

7. Domenico D’Alessandro Organizing Bas-relief

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 798 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 25, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.