Illinois Workers Memorial - Springfield, Illinois
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 39° 47.886 W 089° 39.264
16S E 272740 N 4408719
Sculpture dedicated as the Illinois Workers Memorial on the grounds of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.
Waymark Code: WM8XPX
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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The sculpture is of three workers wearing blue collar type work clothes and boots. The standing figure is a woman holding her hard hat in her hand. The kneeling male worker is supporting the worker who is seated.

The Illinois State AFL-CIO and the Chicago Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO originated the the idea for the statue to pay tribute to Illinois workers who were killed or injured on the job. The statue was dedicated April 28, 1992 on the anniversary of the signing of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Illinois Workers Memorial

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Peter Fagan

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: April 28, 1992

Materials used: Bronze on a bluish purple and white granite base.

Location: Illinois State Capitol grounds

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