First World War Memorial Cross, (sculpture).

First World War Memorial Cross, (sculpture).

Thomas, Martin & Kilpatrick, architectural firm.

First World War Memorial Cross, (sculpture).

Dedicated July 4, 1924.

Figures: bronze; Cross: limestone; Base: limestone.

Figures: Each approx. 26 x 9 x 4 in.; Base: approx. H. 25 ft. x Diam. 150 in.

(Base has chiseled list of names of local Episcopal servicemen who died in action in the First World War, arranged according to their branch of service) unsigned

A tall, narrow, ornamented cross with four recesses for figures, two of which are filled. One alcove has an aviator wearing a thigh length coat,leather cap and goggles, and knee-high boots. To the aviator's proper right, in another alcove, is Saint Michael wearing a Roman-style tunic and helmet. With both hands he is driving a spear through the mouth of a small dragon kneeling at his feet. The cross stands on a large, octagonal pedestal with inscriptions.

History -- United States -- World War I

Emblem -- Cross

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Pilot

Religion -- Angel -- St. Michael

Fantasy -- Dragon

Dress -- Accessory -- Hat

Object -- Weapon -- Spear

Outdoor Sculpture -- Wyoming -- Laramie

Saint Matthews Episcopal Church, Ivinson & 3rd Street, Laramie, Wyoming

The figures are located on property listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Figures are a memorial to local Episcopal servicemen who died during World War I. Originally, there were four figures on the Cross, but the figures of the Soldier and the Sailor have been stolen. IAS files contain related articles from The Laramie Republican (Laramie, WY), July 5, 1924; and from The Wyoming Churchman, Aug. 1922, July 1924, pg. 1, March 1925, and Jan. 1933.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Wyoming survey, 1994.

Wyoming Churchman, Jan. 1933.

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.

Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012

Control Number:

Horizon Information Portal 3.25_9382

Powered by SirsiDynix

About | © 2020 Smithsonian | Terms of Use | Privacy | Contact

SIRIS - Smithsonian Institution Research Information System