Doughboy Statue - Morton Grove, IL
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N 42° 02.128 W 087° 46.864
16T E 435350 N 4654009
The statue depicts a “doughboy,” or WWI infantryman, brandishing a rifle, with a knife sheathed on his belt and a pack on his back.
Waymark Code: WM10XPR
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2019
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The statue was dedicated with a ceremony on July 31, 1921. Since 1921, the bronze statue has stood as a silent tribute to Morton Grove residents who served in the First World War. Built for the long-gone Women’s War Working Circle, and designed by Chicago sculptor and architect Hugh A. Price, it has been under the care of the Morton Grove Historical Society for decades.
It was created by architect and sculptor Hugh A. Price and installed by contractors Hanamann, Landeck and Co. of Niles Center in Skokie. The names of all 43 men from Morton Grove who served in WWI are listed with it.
In September 2017, a crowd gathered in front of the Morton Grove Public Library to witness the re-dedication of the village's iconic statue following its restoration. Repairs were needed for granite, stone, bronze and concrete restoration. Restoration costs were just under $13,000, according to officials. Its plaques had rusted and become unreadable, and its concrete pedestal was crumbling. The Morton Grove Days Commission, the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 134 and the Morton Grove Post 134: Sons of the American Legion were major funds contributors along with the Morton Grove Foundation, Morton Grove Fire personnel and the American Legion Post 134 and individual donors.
The Doughboy monument is registered with the World War 1 Centennial Commission, officials explained. See (
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