Soldiers and Sailors Monument - Austin, Mn. - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

The Women's Relief Corps was the "auxiliary" of the Grand Army of the Republic - a Civil War Veteran's group. They were active in their day in raising awareness of veterans' issues and to commemorate their deeds in the War.

This memorial is a granite soldier at "parade rest".
McIntyre Post No. 66
In Memory of our
Soldiers and Sailors
1861 - 1865
Erected by
McIntyre W.R.C. 27
and
Dedicated May 30, 1906

From SIRIS:
(visit link)

"Designer:
Sven Anderson & Son

Sculptor:
Daniel, Drew

Medium:
Sculpture: Barre Vermont granite; Base: Vermont granite

Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures

Owner/Location:
Oakwood Cemetery Maintenance Department 4th Avenue Northwest Austin Minnesota

Date:
Dedicated May 30, 1906

Topic:
History--United States--Civil War
Figure male--Full length
Occupation--Military--Soldier
Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform

Control number:
IAS MN000417

Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Minnesota survey, 1995

Summary:
A soldier stands with arms bent at the elbows and crossed over his chest, grasping a rifle barrel. His proper left hand is above the proper right hand. He has a moustache and wears a visored cap, a cape and knee-length coat. The soldier has a bayonet hanging from his proper left side and a cartridge pouch on his proper right. The figure is mounted on a tiered, rectangular base. On the front upper section of the base is the relief of an eagle with wings spread, over a flag of the U.S. and a star.

Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums"

TITLE: Soldiers and Sailors Monument ARTIST(S): Daniel, Drew DATE: Dedicated May 30, 1906 MEDIUM: Sculpture: Barre Vermont granite; Base: Vermont granite CONTROL NUMBER: IAS MN000417 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: 1800 4th St NW Austin, MN 55912 DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: none seen.

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