R.W. Fair - Tyler, TX
Posted by: WalksfarTX
N 32° 20.974 W 095° 18.050
15S E 283476 N 3581509
Robert Walter Fair and his wife established the R.W. Fair Foundation in 1936. The foundation makes grants to organizations engaged in culture and the arts, community improvement, health and human services, education, and other related causes.
Waymark Code: WMQZ4X
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2016
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The foundation donated the property for the Fair Plaza Parking Garage. The statue of R.W. Fair stands under the tower end. The statue was sculpted by Cherry and Jim Day.
The life size statue is bronze and stands on a cement base with plaque. R.W. Fair is dressed in a business suit with tie and his left hand is in the pocket of his slacks. His right hand holds a hat.