Tribute to Texas Schoolchildren - Austin, TX - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

Plaque Text:

Authorized by Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 62 in April 1993, the monument depicts six children on a field trip to the Texas Capitol. School children in more than 600 Texas schools raised the funds necessary to ensure the success of the tribute, which honors and celebrates children everywhere.

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Excerpts fro Austin American-Statesman

"The plaque at the Tribute to Texas Schoolchildren monument just northwest of the Capitol says, “The monument depicts six children on a field trip to the Texas Capitol.” But there are only four."

“Visitors often pose with the children and hang and/or lean on them while taking photos. Unfortunately, this unintended wear and tear has led to structural issues.”

The estimated repair cost to the schoolchildren monument exceeds the maintenance endowment, and the endowment was not envisioned to be used for significant modifications such as those needed for reinforcing the child sculptures.

Two of the child sculptures are in storage awaiting repair."

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Tribute to Texas Schoolchildren Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Lawrence Ludtke Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1998 Materials used: Bronze Location: Texas State Capitol

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