Metro Center in Springfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Dr. Seuss National Memorial

— Literary Landmarks Register —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, August 20, 2018

1. Dr. Seuss National Memorial Marker

Inscription.
Dr. Seuss National Memorial at the Quadrangle

Theodore Seuss Geisel, known to the world as the beloved children's author and illustrator, Dr. Seuss, was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1904 and drew much of his early inspiration from his hometown. May this memorial serve to spark creativity in future generations.

Friends of the Springfield Library, Inc.
June 1, 2002.

Erected 2002 by Friends of the Springfield Library, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Literary Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 2, 1904.

Location. 42° 6.231′ N, 72° 35.147′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. It is in Metro Center. It is on Edwards Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Edwards St, Springfield MA 01103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Massachusetts’ Knowledge Corridor

and in Pioneer Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New

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England.

Globally, it is in 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: Seuss in Springfield (a few steps from this marker); Springfield Safe Deposit and Trust Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Union Trust Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stockbridge Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); Here stood the Parsons Tavern (approx. ¼ mile away); Springfield Soldiers and Sailors Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Building (approx. ¼ mile away); The First Meeting House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Also see . . . Dr. Seuss (Wikipedia). Overview:

Theodor Seuss Geisel (March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991) was an American children's author and cartoonist. He is known for his work writing and illustrating more than 60 books under the pen name Dr. Seuss. His work includes many of the most popular children's books of all time, selling over 600
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, August 20, 2018

2. Dr. Seuss National Memorial
What can be found in the Seuss sculpture park here? A Horton, a Lorax, and this historical marker.
million copies and being translated into more than 20 languages by the time of his death.

(Submitted on April 19, 2025.)

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, August 20, 2018

3. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum

The sculpture garden is located in between Springfield's museum complex, highlighted by the Dr. Seuss museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.