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Chief Black Hawk Statue | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Chief Black Hawk Statue

Chief Black Hawk Statue | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Sculpted by Lorado Taft, and dedicated in 1911, this statue of a Native American man wrapped in a blanket stands 48 feet tall and was originally named "The Eternal Indian."  Later, the statue was dubbed Chief Black Hawk by the locals.  The statue is located in a park and a man is leaning on the statue's pedestal.
DESCRIPTION
Sculpted by Lorado Taft, and dedicated in 1911, this statue of a Native American man wrapped in a blanket stands 48 feet tall and was originally named "The Eternal Indian." Later, the statue was dubbed Chief Black Hawk by the locals. The statue is located in a park and a man is leaning on the statue's pedestal.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:69479
Creation Date:date unknown
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Dixon
County:
State:Illinois
Collection Name:Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:(A6)00344
Original Dimensions:4 x 5 inches
SUBJECTS
Hats
Men
Hills
State parks and reserves
Trees
Dwellings
Monuments
Outdoor photography
Trails
Suits (Clothing)

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