(Colonel Rock II), (sculpture).

(Colonel Rock II), (sculpture).

Morrill, Herman, sculptor.

(Colonel Rock II), (sculpture).

Dedicated Nov. 25, 1971.

Painted concrete.

Sculpture: approx. H. 30 in. x W. 24 in.; Base: approx. W. 30 in. x D. 36 in. (900 lbs.)

A standing English bulldog wearing a blanket with a "W" on it.

Animal -- Dog -- Bulldog

Outdoor Sculpture -- Illinois -- Macomb

Western Illinois University, 900 West Adams, University Union, north side, Macomb, Illinois 61455

IAS files contain a copy of Colchester Independent (Colchester, IL), Nov. 25, 1971 discussing the piece and the participants in the project. The statue was a gift of The Country Schools Restaurants, Inc., Lyons, IL. The dog is a replica of the University mascot named for the nickname of former coach and athletic director, Roy "Rock" Hanson.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Illinois survey, 1992.

Colchester Independent (Colchester, IL), Nov. 25, 1971.

Colchester Independent (Colchester, IL), Nov. 25, 1971.

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