Bison, Wyoming Centennial - Cheyenne, WY
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N 41° 08.433 W 104° 49.170
13T E 515148 N 4554375
Placed on the ground of the Wyoming State Capitol to celebrate the states Centennial; 1890-1990.
Waymark Code: WMHVW7
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 08/17/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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"On the east lawn of the Capitol grounds stands a bronze bison statue. It was a gift to the state made possible by donations from Wyoming citizens. The handsome statue is the work of Cheyenne native Dan Ostermiller." (from (visit link) )

The plaque, in part, reads:

1890-1990
Wyoming A lasting legacy

In celebration of the Centennial of the state of Wyoming, this buffalo [note: actually bison] by sculptor Dan Ostermiller, was purchased at the 7th Annual Cheyenne Frontier Days Governor's Invitational Art Show by the following people

[List of donors]
Subject: State/Province

Commemoration: Centennial

Date of Founding: 1890

Date of Commemoration: 1990

Address:
Wyoming State Capitol Grounds 24th and Capitol Ave Cheyenne, WY 82001 USA

Overview Photograph:

Yes


Detail Photograph:

Yes


Web site if available: [Web Link]
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