Potato Man Sculpture - Sioux Falls, SD
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama
N 43° 31.776 W 096° 43.420
14T E 683941 N 4822145
This life-sized sculpture of the “Potato Man” was created as a tribute to the Irish immigrants who came to America to escape the potato famine in Ireland.
Waymark Code: WMB3T2
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 04/01/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 15

This life-sized sculpture of the “Potato Man” was created as a tribute to the Irish immigrants who came to America to escape the potato famine in Ireland. The poverty and working conditions in the United States weren’t much better than what they experienced in their homeland, but they sacrificed much for a better life for their future generations. Now 16% of Sioux Falls’ population is of Irish descent.

The colored bronze “Potato Man” statue was created by New York artist Susan Giessler. It was in the 2006 Sioux Falls Sculpture Walk, purchased by several Irish residents and donated it to the city. It was installed in the SW corner of McKennan Park in 2008 in celebration of the park’s centennial.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Potato Man

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Susan Giessler

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: Created in 2006; placed in park in 2008

Materials used: bronze

Location: McKennan Park

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