North Dakota Centennial Bison ~ Bismarck, North Dakota
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N 46° 49.184 W 100° 46.863
14T E 364141 N 5186672
This statue of an American Bison, presented in commemoration of North Dakota's Centennial in 1986, stands on the State Capitol grounds near the entrance to the North Dakota Heritage Center at 612 East Boulevard Avenue in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Waymark Code: WMHKA7
Location: North Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 07/18/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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This statue is constructed of small-diameter concrete reinforcing rod ('rebar') that does an admirable job of representing the shaggy coat of fur worn by these magnificent animals. Commissioned by Dayton's and sculpted by Bennett Brien, this statue is a fitting icon for this Great Plains state, one-time grazing ground to millions of these animals. The plaque on the base of the statue reads:

A Gift To the People of North Dakota
In Honor of the State's Centennial
By Dayton's
September 12, 1986
Artist -- Bennett Brien

Subject: State/Province

Commemoration: Centennial of Statehood

Date of Founding: 1886

Date of Commemoration: 1986

Address:
North Dakota Heritage Center 612 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, North Dakota 58501

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Yes


Detail Photograph:

Yes


Web site if available: Not listed
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