Lester Frank Ward - Joliet, IL - Silhouette Public Art Sculptures on Waymarking.com

Nestled against bluffs which were once mined, a set of silhouettes give us a glimpse of life in early 19th century Joliet. This one, depicts a boy brushing off a rock.
The accompanying placard reads:

"STORIES IN STONE
LESTER FRANK WARD

The American Aristotle

The last of ten children,
Lester Frank Ward (1841-
1913) was born in Joliet,
at Joliet and Benton streets.
His father owned a quarry
at what is now the
site of the
Illinois State
Penitentiary,
but Ward
lived in
Joliet only a
short time. A true
Renaissance Man,
Ward was wounded
in the Civil War and
took degrees in law
and medicine, but
gained lasting fame
as a paleontologist
and sociologist.

I&M Canal
PASSAGE"

Title of Piece: The American Aristotle Artist: unknown Material/Media: steel plate Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Joliet's Bicentennial Park Web link(s) for additional information: [Web Link]

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