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Schurz Monument

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The Carl Schurz Monument, presented to the city by John Hicks in 1914. Sculpted by Karl Bitter. Caption reads: "Carl Schurz Monument, Oshkosh, Wis." The text on the monument reads: "Our Greatest German American Carl Schurz; Presented to the City of Oshkosh by John Hicks 1914".

Date Created:
1912

Publication Information

Date Created 1912

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Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013TU0
Legacy ID
WHi 43521

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