Pulaski Statue, (sculpture).

Pulaski Statue, (sculpture).

Carter, Granville W., 1920- , sculptor.

Thaxter, Edward R., 1854-1881, architect.

Pulaski Statue, (sculpture).

Commissioned 1973. 1976. Dedicated on July 3, 1976.

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Sculpture: bronze; Base: limestone and granite.

Sculpture: approx. 10 x 12 x 4 ft.; Base: approx. 12 ft. x 240 in. x 148 in.

(On top of base, below rear hoof:) G. W. Carter (West side of base:) PULASKI (East side of base:) "..I Have Passed Hither From Europe/To Do Myself The Honor Of Being Among/Worthy Citizens In The Defence Of/Their Country And Their Liberty."/Count Casimer Pulaski/Who Offered His Life For Our/Freedom./On This Bicentennial/Of American Independence/A Grateful People/Commemorate His/Enduring Contribution/July 4 1976 (Bottom of base, east side:) E.D. Thatcher - Archt. signed

A portrait of Revolutionary War hero Count Casimer Pulaski atop a rearing horse. He is dressed in uniform and holds a sword outward in his proper right hand; the horse's reins in his proper left hand. The sculpture sits atop a limestone and granite base. Round metallic plaques are placed on the north and south ends of the base. The plaque on the south side features a flag and laurel branches with the word Liberty. The plaque on the north end features a bird holding a ring in its beak and laurel leaves.

Portrait male -- Pulaski, Casimir -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- General

Ethnic -- Polish

Animal -- Horse

Object -- Other -- Flag

Object -- Foliage -- Laurel

Outdoor Sculpture -- Connecticut -- Hartford

Administered by City of Hartford, Parks and Recreation Department, 550 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06106

Located Pulaski Plaza Mall, Adjacent to 394 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06103

Estimated to cost $123,000, the sculpture was financed by private donations. The three year project began in 1973, with the artist's design proposal receiving approval from the City Council in March of that year. The Pulaski Memorial Committee of Connecticut was headed by then State Motor Vehicles Commissioner Edward J. Kozlowski. Original plans called for the statue to stand at Pulaski Circle, but Department of Transportation plans forced the Committee to search for a new location. The sculpture was dedicated on July 3, 1976, timed with the country's bicentennial. E. D. Thatcher was the architect for the base.

IAS files contain articles from The Hartford Times, March 15, 1973, July 4, 1976, and from The Hartford Courant, March 2, 1973, March 13, 1983, and July 4, 1976.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Connecticut survey, 1993.

Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985.

The Hartford Times, July 4, 1976, pg. 1.

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