Romeo and Juliet - Chicago, IL
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A small bronze statue of Romeo and Juliet that stands on a landing in the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in downtown Chicago.
Waymark Code: WM11TZZ
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 12/19/2019
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This sculpture features the title characters from Shakespeare’s iconic romantic tragedy about star-crossed lovers. In these piece they are happy; the tragedy hasn’t struck yet.
There is a plaque next to this sculpture that reads:
It is believed that Bertha Palmer wanted all guests In the original Palmer Hous to pass a significant symbol of romance upon arriving. Whether or not they knew they were passing it was not important.
In keeping with her wishes, this bronze sculpture of Romeo and Juliet, the two most significant romantic figures in literature, installed in 1924, greet all arriving guests in the present Palmer House.
The style of the sculpture is from the French Empire period, the architectural design motif of the Palmer House.
The creator of the piece is unknown.
Character Type: Theatre
Character originator: Shakespeare
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Address or Location:
17 E. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60603
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