William Chapman Ralston - San Francisco, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 48.406 W 122° 26.362
10S E 549350 N 4184524
A memorial to William Chapman Ralston. The memorial is on the Marina Green in San Francisco.
Waymark Code: WM8ZD6
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/04/2010
Views: 4
At the top of the monument is written: "William Chapman Ralston - 1826-1875 " Under this is a bronze plaque featuring bust-length relief portrait of William Chapman Ralston. Under the plaque it's written: "He blazed the path for san francisco's onward. March to achievement and renown."
On back of sculpture is a bronze relief plaque depicting a standing female. She holds an eagle in one hand, and a weapon in the other. Below this is written: "Memorial to William c. Ralston erected by San Francisco through the generous gift of major Edward Bowes 1941."
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Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: 01/01/1941
Where is this sculpture?:
San Francisco, CA USA
Sculptors Name: Patigian, Haig
Website for sculpture?: Not listed
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