The Spirit of the American Doughboy - Naperville, Illinois
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 41° 46.743 W 088° 08.753
16T E 404772 N 4625879
This Doughboy statue is located in Naperville's Burlington Square Park.
Waymark Code: WM7G2K
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member txoilgas
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This statue originally dedicated May 31, 1926 was designed by artist E.M. Viquesney. It was erected in honor all those from Naperville who served in World War I. The inscription on base of statue reads, "To Perpetuate the Memory of Veterans of the World War 1914-1917." Surrounding the statue are seven stones honoring the seven "Naperville boys" who gave their lives in World War I.
TITLE: The Spirit of the American Doughboy

ARTIST(S): E.M. Viquesney

DATE: Copyrighted 1920, 1934. Dedicated 1926

MEDIUM: Sculpture: copper sheet metal; Base: stone.

CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 47260024

Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]

PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Burlington Square Park 350 N. Center St. Naperville, Illinois


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