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 Bengal Tiger - Rochester Institute of Technology - Henrietta, NY Posted by:  neoc1
N 43° 04.987 W 077° 40.728
18T E 281944 N 4773528
A sculpture of the mascot of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), a Bengal Tiger, is located at Fountain Park on Arthur Stern Lane on the campus of the University in Henrietta, NY.
Waymark Code: WM12YJW
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/08/2020
Views: 1
In 1963 the Rochester Institute of Technology adopted a Bengal tiger cub at the Seneca Park Zoo. Thus, a Bengal tiger was the logical choice the University chose a mascot. In 1989, the Student Government commissioned the bronze statue of a Bengal tiger. The life size sculpture of the tiger is on a rectangular wooden base. The tiger is depicted in a low slung, stalking position while walking on an incline of rocks. The tiger's mouth is open to show its teeth and its tongue.
A plaque on the rocks on the left side of the tiger is inscribed:
THE RIT BENGAL TIGER
Sculpted by D.H.S. Wehle
The tiger statue concept was originated by
RIT student, Eric S. Senna,
with the support of
the RIT Student Directorate.
*In Pursuit of Tradition, Spirit and Pride*
NOVEMBER 1989
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: RIT Bengal Tiger
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: D.H.S. Wehle
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: November 1989
Materials used: Bronze statue; wood base
Location: Fountain Park, RIT Campus, Henrietta, NY
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