Turtle Boy, Worcester MA, originally uploaded by Claudia Snell.

HRW Worcester did a better job of getting this angle but I didn’t so so bad either. Make sure you check out “Shocking the turtle” while you are here. It’s a great one!

Turtle Boy, Worcester MA, originally uploaded by Claudia Snell.

Worcester’s famous Burnside Fountain - April, 2008

Turtle Boy, Worcester MA, originally uploaded by Claudia Snell.

Approaching from behind.

Turtle Boy, Worcester MA, originally uploaded by Claudia Snell.

This is the base of the fountain/statue from yet another angle.

Turtle Boy, Worcester MA, originally uploaded by Claudia Snell.

Turtle Boy is not just a statue - it’s a fountain, or was a fountain for horses and dogs. That was a long time ago. Now, Turtle Boy is a beloved landmark of the city of Worcester, MA. Ok, maybe “beloved” is a bit over the top. It’s certainly a conversation piece though.

Turtle Boy, Worcester MA, originally uploaded by Claudia Snell.

“The Gift Of Harriet Burnside” - thanks Harriet!! We love Turtle Boy!!