Federal Hill’s La Pigna sculpture removed for storm-damage repairs

THE ICONIC La Pigna bronze pinecone was removed Wednesday morning from the Atwells Avenue entrance to Federal Hill for restoration work after inspections found damages from recent snowstorms. / PBN PHOTO / MATTHEW McNULTY

PROVIDENCE – Federal Hill’s iconic La Pigna sculpture was removed for repairs Wednesday after new inspections found additional damage from the Blizzard of 2026 and subsequent snowstorms. The bronze pinecone, which hangs above the Atwells Avenue entrance to Federal Hill, was taken down at 9 a.m. for specialized restoration work, according to the Federal Hill

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