“The Hiker” monument in Chicago is a statue dedicated to American soldiers who fought in the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, and the Boxer Rebellion at the turn of the 20th century. This statue is one of several “Hiker” monuments found across the United States. The name “Hiker” refers to the foot soldiers who “hiked” […]
The Paul Laurence Dunbar statue is a monument dedicated to the renowned poet and voice for equality for African Americans. The statue, commissioned by the Chicago Park District and erected in 2014, stands as a tribute to Dunbar’s significant contributions to American literature. The statue depicts Dunbar standing, reciting a poem, with an open copy
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The Cowardly Lion statue is located in Chicago’s Oz Park. The statue was installed in the park in May 2001, and it stands near the southeast corner of Oz Park (Chicago Park District). Unlike the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion was created out of bronze, which was poured into wax casts to create the forms
George Robert Newhart (born September 5, 1929) is an American comedian and actor. He is known for his deadpan and stammering delivery style. Beginning as a stand-up comedian, he transitioned his career to acting in television. He has received numerous accolades, including three Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for
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The Heald Square Monument is a Chicago landmark that stands in Heald Square, a public square located at the corner of East Wacker Drive and North Wabash Drive. The monument is an 11-foot tall bronze sculpture group by Lorado Taft, depicting General George Washington. The monument was designed to symbolize patriotic unity and tolerance, and
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The Dorothy and Toto statue is a charming addition to Oz Park in Chicago, installed in the spring of 2007. The statue, created by sculptor John Kearney, captures the iconic characters from L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” (Chicago Park District). The statue stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the
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Miro’s Chicago is a sculpture located in Brunswick Plaza, Chicago, created by the renowned artist Joan Miró. The sculpture stands 39 feet tall and is made of steel, wire mesh, concrete, and ceramic tile (Wikipedia). The sculpture is a unique blend of abstract shapes and forms, embodying Miró’s distinctive visual symbolism. It is often described
The Picasso Sculpture, also known as The Chicago Picasso, is a monumental sculpture located in Daley Plaza, Chicago. Created by the renowned artist Pablo Picasso in 1967, the sculpture stands 50 feet tall and weighs 162 tons. It is made of stainless steel plates that are welded together to create a three-dimensional, cubist form (Chicago
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The Man With Fish Fountain is an outdoor sculpture and fountain located outside Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. Created by the German artist Stephan Balkenhol, the sculpture depicts a man with his arms wrapped around an enormous fish. Water sprays from the fish’s mouth, creating a dynamic interplay of water and form (Chicago Park District). The 16-foot-tall
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The Jean Baptiste Point du Sable statue is a bronze bust of the founder of Chicago, created by Erik Blome and installed in 2009. The statue is located close to the site of the Pointe DuSable House, a National Historic Landmark. The bust is situated on a granite pedestal and overlooks the Chicago River (Chicago
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