Bibb Graves, the Builder, (sculpture).

Bibb Graves, the Builder, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Bibb Graves, the Builder, (sculpture).

Bust: bronze; Base: concrete.

Bust: approx. 2 ft. x 1 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft.; Base: approx. H. 4 ft. x D. 2 ft.

(At bottom of bust:) BIBB GRAVES/THE BUILDER (On plaque on front of base:) GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA/1927-1931 AND 1935-1959/AN ALABAMAN BY ANCESTRY/BY BIRTH, BY IDEALS, BY TRAINING;/DOCTOR OF HUMANITIES,/ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE;/COURAGEOUS SOLDIER,/DISTINGUISHED STATESMAN,/AND SUCCESSFUL SERVANT/IN BEHALF OF MANKIND. unsigned

Bronze portrait bust of David Bibb Graves, 1873-1942, set within a concrete base at the center of a semicircular bench. He wears a suit jacket with notched lapels, tie, and vest.

Portrait male -- Graves, David Bibb -- Bust

Occupation -- Political -- Governor

Outdoor Sculpture -- Alabama -- Auburn

Administered by Auburn University, Facilities Division, Auburn, Alabama 36849

Located Auburn University, In front of Architecture Building, Auburn, Alabama

David Bibb Graves, 1873-1942, was the 40th and 42nd governor of Alabama. In his two terms as governor, the Alabama Industrial Development Board was created, and all Alabama colleges on probation became fully accredited. He was known as the "Education Governor" because of his efforts to improve education in Alabama.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Alabama survey, 1993.

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