Gordon "Red" Richards - Shawnee, OK
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N 35° 19.695 W 096° 54.971
14S E 689403 N 3911437
A City's tribute to a local leader
Waymark Code: WM9QED
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 09/19/2010
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On the south portico of the Sante Fe Depot Museum stands a monument to Gordon "Red" Richards (1911-1981). It is a bronze bust, sculpted by Bob Crouch in 1982.
A plaque is on the granite pedestal which reads:
"Gordon (Red) Richards 1911-1981 A leader who, with vision and unselfishness, worked to build a better community. Gordon Richards took in hand projects beyond his lifetime and with the love of God and commitment to his fellowman, said "It can be."
Placed here by the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce
Sculptured by Bob Crouch"
URL of the statue: Not listed
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