Oso Bear - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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N 34° 06.318 W 117° 37.442
11S E 442442 N 3774006
A historic bear statue along Foothill Blvd. (Route 66) in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Waymark Code: WM143RZ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/08/2021
Views: 1
The plaque says, "In memory of the California Pioneers. Bear Gulch, the home of Oso. In 1779 Father Font Camped here on his way to Monterey. Dedicated by Ontario Parlor No 251. Native Daughters Golden West October 12, 1932."
TITLE: (Oso Bear), (sculpture)
ARTIST(S): Unknown, sculptor.
DATE: Dedicated Oct. 12, 1932.
MEDIUM: Sculpture: concrete; Relief: bronze (?); Base: concrete, stone.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS CA001672
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Located 8318 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga, California
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
Some cracks noted.
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