Bronze Cow - Chicago, IL
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N 41° 53.002 W 087° 37.490
16T E 448158 N 4637015
This bronze cow statue is in front of the Chicago Cultural Center on Washington St. It commemorates the fiberglass cows art exhibit that was famous in Chicago.
Waymark Code: WM11RQ9
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 12/11/2019
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There is a plaque under the sculpture that reads:
In 1999 a heard of fiberglass cows united citizens, visitors, artists, businesses through a unique community-based public art event. This bronze cow is a gift to all Chicagoans in gratitude for the support of the cows and other art in public places.
A gift to the city of Chicago from the Hanig family and anonymous donors.
November 2001
Bronze Cow cast at Wagner Foundary, Inc., Chicago, IL.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Bronze Cow
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown, gift of Peter Hanig
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 11/01/2001
Materials used: Bronze
Location: In front of the Chicago Cultural Center on Washington Street.
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