Charlestown in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Liquid Sunshine
Liquid Sunshine recognizes simple pleasures amidst harsh working conditions at the Navy Yard. Virginia Wilder Parker recalled her experiences as a welder working in the dry docks: "… It was quite dangerous… [In summer] it would be so hot that you couldn't put your hand down on the steel, you'd get burned." Parker also remembered a coworker's kindness on a hot day: "She had brought me down a big Coca-Cola… And I didn't even know her."
"Turn towards the sun and all shadows will fall behind you."
Adapted from Charles Swain
Erected by Michael Alfano.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Military • Waterways & Vessels • Women.
Location. 42° 22.467′ N, 71° 3.285′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Charlestown. Marker is at the intersection of 1st Avenue and Baxter Road, on the right when traveling east on 1st Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 1st Ave, Charlestown MA 02129, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. David M. Whelan (here, next to this marker); Catherine Filene Shouse Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Additional keywords. Liquid Sunshine
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
