Alligator - Orlando, Florida, USA.
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N 28° 32.414 W 081° 22.728
17R E 462942 N 3157107
A lifesize bronze sculpture of an Alligator. Located in front of the Orange County History Center, Orlando, Florida.
Waymark Code: WMJQ7G
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 12/16/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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A very detailed and lifelike bronze sculpture by Scott Schaffer, of an Alligator, approx. 16 feet long.

There are two Alligator sculptures in the Plaza, in front of the Orange County History Centre in Downtown Orlando.

The Plaque in the plaza relating to the sculptures reads 'Alligator Sculptures. Craig T Ustler'

It would appear that the Craig T Ustler named on the plaque is a property developer, who paid for the Sculptures.

See info below:
Craig Ustler rapidly becoming known as Mr. Downtown.
Craig T Ustler is one of the city’s top developers responsible for $112 million worth in condo, restaurant, apartment, hotel and office projects in downtown Orlando. Text Source: (visit link)

"The sculptor, Scott Shaffer, is a Colorado native who uses his degree in Natural Sciences to full
effect by creating incredibly detailed bronze animal sculptures. He began sculpting in 1987 and then became a full-time artist in 1994. His work was selected to be included in the Cypress Gardens Wildlife Sculpture Series for four consecutive years." Text Source: (visit link)
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Alligator

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Scott Shaffer,

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: After 1994

Materials used: Bronze

Location: Located in front of the History Center, Downtown Orlando.

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