Column: granite; Female figure: granite; Reliefs: bronze; Military figures: bronze
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by City of Buffalo Community Development Department 920 City Hall Buffalo New York 14202
Located Lafayette Square Buffalo New York
Date:
1882. Dedicated July 4, 1884
Notes:
Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York, Buffalo survey, 1992.
Inventory staff, 2000.
Summary:
A column surmounted by a female figure representing the City of Buffalo. Encircling the column near the base is a bronze relief depicting scenes of civilians answering the call to arms. The relief also depicts a scene of Lincoln announcing his emancipation proclamation, flanked by a drummer boy, a cabinet officer, and an army officer. Above the relief band is a cast bronze emblem with an eagle, flags, and a cannon. On four pedestals that project from the base of the column stand four figures representing the infantry, cavalry, artillery, and the navy. On the front of each figure's pedestal is a cast bronze relief of an eagle and shield.
