The Spirit of the American Doughboy - Naperville, Illinois
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This Doughboy statue is located in Naperville's Burlington Square Park.
Waymark Code: WM7G2K
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2009
Views: 7
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
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
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