The Great American Horse - Orlando, Florida, USA. - Exact Replicas on Waymarking.com

The bronze sculpture is one of a series of three identical cast by Roy Shifrin, a renowned New York sculptor and artist.

The subject of this listing is displayed on International Drive, Orlando, Florida.

The Original horse is on public display in Leila Arboretum, Battle Creek, Michigan.

Florida Horse:
"The horse was inspired by the traditional American weathervane horses that were used as weather forecasting tools in the 17th and 18th centuries. Originally located at Cypress Gardens, one of Florida’s original, leading theme parks, the horse was acquired by Orange County when Cypress Gardens closed and now stands at the entrance to the newer half of the Center." Text Source: (visit link)

Michigan Horse:
"The Great American Horse - This highly stylized, 'weather vane inspired' bronze horse is seen galloping toward downtown along W. Michigan Ave. The ¾ ton sculpture is one of a series of three cast by Roy Shifrin, a renowned New York sculptor and artist. It was a gift to the city in 1986 and once defined 'Horse Park.' It was put out to greener pastures at the Arboretum as part of downtown Battle Creek revitalization. It was extensively refurbished and was rededicated in its new location in Fall 2011." Text Source: (visit link)

St Address:
Leila Arboretum, 928 W. Michigan Ave. Battle Creek, MI 49037

Roy Shifrin Bio: (visit link)

Where is original located?: Leila Arboretum, 928 W. Michigan Ave. Battle Creek, MI 49037 Where is this replica located?: International Drive, Orlando Who created the original?: Roy Shifrin. Internet Link about Original: http://lasgarden.org/sculpture_arboretum.html Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1986

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