Charles H. Markham - Paducah, Kentucky
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This bronze bust on a brown granite plinth is located outside of the Paducah Railway Museum, Northwest corner, at 200 Washington Street in Paducah, Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WMY73Y
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/03/2018
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Charles H. Markham was president of the Illinois Central from 1910-1918;1919-1930. As such, he has had the town of Markham Illinois named after him. The former Hotel Markham in Gulfport, Mississippi was also named for Mr. Markham.
This bronze bust on a brown granite plinth is located outside of the Paducah Railway Museum, Northwest corner, at 200 Washington Street. The bust and plinth is approximately 6 foot tall, with the bust being approximately 30 inches tall. The words CHARLES H. MARKHAM apprear on the plinth under the bust. There is a plaque towards the bottom of the plinth that reads:
Erected by employees
of the Kentucky Division of
Illinois Central Railroad
and Citizens of Paducah
as a token of esteem.
1927
SCULPTOR: Unknown
FOUNDER: American Bronze Company
SUBJECT: Markham, Charles H
MEDIUM: Bust: bronze; Base: granite
TYPE: Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
OWNER/LOCATION: Administered by Paducah and Louisville Railroad 1500 Kentucky Avenue Paducah Kentucky 42003
Located Kentucky Street, between 14th & 15th Streets Paducah Kentucky
DATE: Cast 1927
NOTES:Save Outdoor Sculpture, Kentucky survey, 1994.
SUMMARY: Bust of Charles H. Markham on a granite base with bronze lettering and a plaque.
TOPIC: Portrait male--Bust
Occupation--Transportation--Railroad
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS KY000019
- Charles H. Markham Entry