Generations - D.C. Booth National Historic Fish hatchery - Spearfish, SD - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

County of hatchery: Lawrence County
location of Hatchery: 423 Hatchery Circle, off Canyon Rd., Spearfish
Phone: (605) 642-7730
Statue created: 1996

"Two life size bronze sculptures can be seen on the hatchery grounds. The Spring Stocking Pond sculpture depicts the lives of early fisheries workers. The Generations sculpture showcases the important role that fishing plays in American tradition and culture today. The bronze was completed in 1996 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the hatchery." ~ The Booth Society

Proper Description: Man (Father) taking daughter fishing. Full size statue has the father looking down at the daughter, presumably talking, and the daughter looking up into his eyes. The man is carrying a cane fly rod with trout bag on hip, his proper left hand is resting upon the daughters back. He is wearing waders while she is carrying a metl bucket, presumable of bait. She has her hair in pig-tails and wearing shorts and a "T" shirt.

This statue is located in from of the Booth house

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Generations Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1996 Materials used: Bronze Location: D. C. Booth National Historic Fish Hatchery grounds

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