Soldier's Monument, (sculpture).

Soldier's Monument, (sculpture).

J. W. Fiske Iron Works, founder.

Sawyer, Mose, sculptor.

Soldier's Monument, (sculpture).

Swanton Doughboy, (sculpture).

1937. Dedicated May 30, 1937.

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Cast bronze on a fieldstone base.

Sculpture: approx. H. 7 ft. x W. 22 in.; Tapered base: approx. 6 x 7 x 7 ft.

(Base plaque:) SWANTON/TO THE MEMORY OF THE BOYS/WHO SERVED IN THE/1917-WORLD WAR/ERECTED BY THE TOWN OF SWANTON/A. SEARS-W.E. BELL-C. DONALDSON/SELECTMEN 1937

Standing figure of a soldier with his proper left foot forward. He holds a grenade in his proper right hand and a rifle in his proper left hand. He wears a helmet, and his shirt sleeves are rolled up. He has a combat pack on his back, with a gas mask and cartridge belt and canteen.

History -- United States -- World War I

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Figure male -- Full length

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Dress -- Accessory -- Hat

Object -- Weapon -- Gun

Outdoor Sculpture -- Vermont -- Swanton

Administered by Town of Swanton, Swanton, Vermont 05488

Located Memorial Park, Grand Avenue, York & Second Street, Swanton, Vermont 05488

IAS files contain excerpts from a published Town Report, Town of Swanton, 1938, and photocopied illustration of the monument, also from 1938. The Town of Swanton voted in 1934 to purchase a memorial to the boys of World War I. In 1937, the Board of Selectman agreed to make the purchase, timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the U.S. entry into the war. The memorial was purchased from J. W. Fiske Iron Works, New York City, at a cost of $1,000, the plate $50. The statue was placed in Memorial Park (then called Flat Iron Park). The base was built by local artist Mose Sawyer. The cost of the memorial was raised by the American Legion, who also raised funds for the base, which cost approximately $225.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Vermont survey 1992.

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