Buffalo Bill the Showman - Golden, CO
Posted by: Metro2
N 39° 44.000 W 105° 14.316
13S E 479554 N 4398187
This small statue is in the lobby of the Buffalo Bill Museum in Golden, Colorado.
Waymark Code: WMBAQC
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2011
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This small sculpture depicts Buffalo Bill Cody tipping his hat to the crowd.
There are two small plaques on the work. The first reads:
"Buffalo Bill the Showman
Peter M. Fillerup"
the second reads:
"DONATED BY THE OWNERS
STAFF AND PATRONS OF
THE BUCKHORN EXCHANGE RESTAURANT
FEB. 26, 1980"
Fillerup is known for his sculptures dealing with the American West. This website has a photo of him with a work in progress: (
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Read more about Buffalo Bill at (
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Although this sculpture is inside the Buffalo Bill Museum, it is in the foyer...and can be seen before paying for an admission. But, pay the $5 and visit this fine Museum. Everyday, but Monday. 9-5 in the Spring and Summer, 9-4 in the Fall and Winter.