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On The War Trail
The second of two statues commissioned by renowned sculptor Alexander Phimster Proctor, “On The War Trail” was presented to the City by Stephan Knight and dedicated in 1922. The bronze sculpture depicts an American Indian riding bareback on a horse with a spear in his hand. According to the IAS, models for the male figure were …
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General Pulaski Monument
The monument was unveiled and dedicated to the people of Denver, Colorado in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of American independence. The towering gray and rose granite monument pays tribute to six eminent Poles: General Kazimierz Pulaski, General Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Maria Sklodowska Curie, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Mikolaj Kopernik and Fryderyk Chopin. Inscription: “In Tribute to …
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Rima
This sculptural stone relief by Edgar Britton features an abstract figure.
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American Indian Orpheus and the Animals
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Personal Icons
As a part of West Pines Hospital’s “A Celebration of Cultural Diversity, and Unity” program, the artist established a series of workshops at the Ross Barnum Library, to produce a mural, working with people in the neighborhood. The result is a 3′ X 3′ bronze tile artwork, that was permanently installed on the front of …
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20th Century Perspectives: Ending a Millennium
Two painted wood relief murals measure 14 feet by 7 feet and 8 inches each and face each other at opposite sides of the Rotunda. They depict an abstracted view of Denver’s landmarks and symbols during the twentieth century. On the north wall “Beginning a Century” shows Denver with a low horizon, many churches, and …
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Tribute to African American and Women Firefighters
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Sign Posts
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African American Spirit of the West
Two 15-foot bronze and mosaic reliefs represent the noble strength and bearing pioneer spirit of African American men and women in the West.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.