Photograph
Von Stueben Statue
| In Washington park, Washington Park library in the background. Nighttime view, with snow falling. The statue of Frederick Von Steuben on horseback presides over the street. A Revolutionary War hero, the German-born Von Steuben (1730-1794) served with George Washington. His statue, sculpted by Swiss-born artist J. Otto Schweizer, was dedicated in 1921 and stands as an impressive gateway to the park. |
| Image ID: | 54754 |
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| Creation Date: | 12 1952 |
| Creator Name: | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
| City: | Milwaukee |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Place File* |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PF Milwaukee.556 |
| Original Dimensions: | 6.5 x 8..25 inches |
| Outdoor photography |
| Library buildings |
| Cities and towns |
| Monuments |
| Revolution, 1775-1783 |
| War memorials |
| Parks |
| Plaques, plaquettes |
| Automobiles |
| Snow |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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