Lincoln, the Rail Splitter - Chicago, IL
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N 41° 52.907 W 087° 42.970
16T E 440578 N 4636898
Bronze statue of Lincoln holding an axe, on a pedestal.
Waymark Code: WM7FZZ
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2009
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Cast by Jules Berchem, who became regarded as a master artisan in art bronze, of the American Art Bronze Company, Chicago. Sculpted by Charles J. Mulligan, is also known as "Lincoln, the Woodchopper" and was dedicated in 1911. Placed near Washington Blvd. & N. Central Park Ave. in Garfield Park on Chicago's west side.
TITLE: Lincoln, the Rail Splitter
ARTIST(S): Mulligan, Charles J., 1866-1916, sculptor.
DATE: Dedicated 1911
MEDIUM: Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 75004316
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Near Washington Blvd. & N. Central Park Ave. in Garfield Park on Chicago's west side.
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