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Spanish-American War Soldier, (sculpture). Artist:  Koenig, Ferdinand, sculptor. American Bronze Company, founder. Title:  Spanish-American War Soldier, (sculpture). Other Titles:  Hiker, (sculpture). Dates:  Dedicated Aug. 21, 1932. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculpture: bronze; Base: marble and concrete. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. H. 7 ft. 4 in. Inscription:  (Inscribed east face:) To those who served in the war with Spain 1898-1902 (Inscribed on south face:) Freedom/Patriotism/ Humanity (Inscribed on west face:) Presented by Patriotic/Citizens of Milwaukee (Inscribed on North face:) Honor to our Dead Description:  Full-length figure of a Spanish-American War soldier, standing atop tiered base. He is dressed in uniform with rough rider-style hat, and ammunition belt. He holds a rifle, butt end down, in his proper right hand. Subject:  History -- United States -- Spanish American War Figure male -- Full length Occupation -- Military -- Soldier Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform Object -- Weapon -- Gun Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee Sculpture Owner:  Administered by City of Milwaukee, Bureau of Bridges & Public Buildings, 841 North Broadway, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Located Court of Honor, Between North 8th and North 10th Streets, on Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Remarks:  Given to the City of Milwaukee by the United States War Veterans at their annual encampment in Milwaukee. Fund raising efforts took 7 years. IAS files contain detailed description of base damage and dimensions. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Wisconsin, Milwaukee survey, 1993. Palmer, Virginia A., 1989. Illustration:  Image on file. Note:  The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide. Repository:  Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 Control Number:  IAS 74020014   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture 74020014 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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