Handsome Dan Statue

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New Haven, CT 06511

The Handsome Dan Statue, located in New Haven, Connecticut, is a beloved symbol of Yale University and its storied tradition. Erected in 1889, this bronze statue commemorates the university's first live mascot, a bulldog named Handsome Dan. Visitors often stop by to take photos and touch the statue for good luck, making it a cherished landmark on campus.

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John C.
10/20/2024

Free public Seating with a statue of a bulldog on a bench. Great place to hangout while eating from the multitude of takeout places in the area.

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Tricia B.
8/18/2024

This is a statue of Yales beloved bulldog mascot, Handsome Dan. Apparently the REAL Handsome Dan is stuffed somewhere inside a Yale building, but this fellow and the park bench he sits on are made...

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