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Koenig, Ferdinand,
History -- United States
Figure male -- Full length
Occupation -- Military
Dress -- Uniform
Outdoor Sculpture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee
Sculpture
The Hiker Monument, (sculpture).
Artist:
Koenig, Ferdinand, sculptor.
Title:
The Hiker Monument, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Spanish-American War Soldier, (sculpture).
Volunteer 98, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated May 25, 1941.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: limestone and concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. H. 7 ft. x W. 32 in.; Base: approx. 3 ft. x 42 in. x 42 in.
Inscription:
(Plaque on base:) The Volunteer, '98 (Inscription reads:) He stood at the curb reflecting as the boys were marching by, he heard the drums and saw the flag and a gleam was in his eye........Twas the universal spirit with the boys of 98.
Subject:
History -- United States -- Spanish American War
Figure male -- Full length
Occupation -- Military -- Soldier
Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Veterans Administration, 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53295
Located Veterans Medical Center, Northwestern Branch, Intersection of General Mitchell Road and Hines Boulevard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Remarks:
IAS files contain transcript of excerpts from proceedings of Women's Auxiliary, Spanish-American War Veterans, which discuss commissioning history and dedication of the memorial. The Auxiliary gave $326.00 towards the cost of the memorial. IAS files also contain copy of dedication program and clipping from Milwaukee Journal, May 26, 1941. Nearby plaque reads: ERECTED BY/UNITED SPANISH AMERICAN/WAR VETERANS/DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN/CAMPS AND AUXILIARIES/DEDICATED MAY 25, 1941.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Wisconsin, Milwaukee survey, 1993.
Palmer, Virginia A., 1989.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Milwaukee Journal, May 26, 1941.
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 74020077
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Inventory of American Sculpture
74020077
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