Richard B. Russell, Jr. - GA State Capitol – Atlanta, GA
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This statue of Richard B. Russell, Jr. is located on the GA State Capitol grounds on Washington St.
Waymark Code: WM8KD4
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2010
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This statue of Richard B. Russell, Jr. is located on the GA State Capitol grounds on Washington St.
This larger than life statue of Senator Richard B. Russell, Jr. is 13 ft. tall and is very impressive. He is wearing a suit and tie and his coat is buttoned. His right hand is extended upward while his left hand is in his coat pocket.
The plaque at the base of the statue reads:
Richard B. Russell
1897 – 1971
Member, Georgia House of Representatives 1921-1931
Governor of Georgia 1931-1933
United States Senator from Georgia 1933-1971
TITLE: Richard B. Russell, Jr
ARTIST(S): Thompson, William Joseph, 1926- , sculptor
DATE: Dedicated Feb. 14, 1975.
MEDIUM: Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS GA000039
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
206 Washington St.
Atlanta, GA, 30334
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
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