The Spirit of the Fighting Yank - Chicago, IL - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

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Dimensions: Sculpture: approx. 7 x 2 x 4 ft.; Base: approx. 5 x 2 x 2 ft.
Inscription: E. M. Viquesney Sc. Spencer Ind. 1943/The Spirit of/The Fighting Yank (Plaque base front:) Lest We Forget/They Died..../ That We Can Live In Independence/Independence Hall/Dedicated May 30, 1958/Presented and Created by/Harry A. Cooper signed

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"The back of the base bears the name of E.M. Viquesney, Spencer, Indiana, and the copyright date. This is the last original Viquesney war memorial dedicated. The statue has been recoated and refurbished, including repairs to the Tommy-gun, by Jane Foley."

I used to attend a Chicago history class in the bank building when I was a lad. It took many, many years for me to finally ignite a real interest in that subject.

TITLE: The Spirit of the Fighting Yank ARTIST(S): Viquesney, E. M., 1876-1946, sculptor. DATE: 1943.; Dedicated May 30, 1958. MEDIUM: Metal on a stone base. CONTROL NUMBER: IAS IL000466 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: First Cook Community Bank (now called Republic National Bank), 2720 West Devon, Chicago, Illinois DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: Treatment no longer needed - looks great. The Smithsonian does err in their Description - they should say World War II not I.

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