Christ - St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL
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N 41° 56.100 W 087° 38.226
16T E 447183 N 4642755
A standing figure of Christ with his arms outstretched by his side. He is wearing a robe gathered at the waist with a belt which hangs down to the proper right.
Waymark Code: WMBWBD
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/26/2011
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Jesus Christ is the central figure of Christianity. Most Christian denominations venerate him as God the Son incarnated and believe that he rose from the dead after being crucified. (wikipedia)
Brilliant white statue, located near parking garage. A less prominent location compared with St. Joseph at the front entrance.
From the Smithsonian database
Dimensions: approx. 8 ft. x 3 ft. 3 in. x 2 ft. 5 in.; Base: approx. 12 in. x 3 ft. x 3 ft.
Inscription: (Plaque base front:) IN MEMORY OF/JOHN O. WILLIAMS/DR. AND MRS. PHILIP C. WILLIAMS unsigned (I could not actually see this due to the way the statue was elevated and behind a row of bushes.)
His left thumb has broken off.
Associated Religion(s): Christianity
Statue Location: Along east side of parking garage, facing east at approx. 2900 N Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60657
Entrance Fee: none
Artist: unknown
Website: [Web Link]
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