Spanish-American War Soldier - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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BruceS
N 43° 02.323 W 087° 55.409
16T E 424775 N 4765528
Monument honoring the veterans of the Spanish-American War located on the Court of Honor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Waymark Code: WMCJR2
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2011
Views: 5
Statue of a Spanish-American War soldier standing on a tiered base. The soldier is wearing the army uniform with a broad brimmed hat and is holding rifle in front. The base is inscribed on each face:
East face:
To those who served in the war with Spain 1898-1902.
South face:
Freedom
Patriotism
Humanity
West face:
Presented by Patriotic
Citizens of Milwaukee
North face:
Honor to our Dead
TITLE: Spanish-American War Soldier
ARTIST(S): Ferdinand Koenig
DATE: Dedicated Aug. 21, 1932.
MEDIUM: Sculpture: bronze; Base: marble and concrete.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 74020014
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Court of Honor
Between North 8th and North 10th Streets
On Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
None noted
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