Sculpture: bronze coated with gold leaf; Base: granite; Plaza: limestone, slate, red and black granite
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Chicago Park District Preservation Planning Division 425 East McFetridge Drive Chicago Illinois 60605
Located Lincoln Park Junction of Cannon and Stockton drives, east of Wrightwood Avenue Chicago Illinois
Date:
1940. Installed 1952. Dedicated July 6, 1952
Notes:
Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985.
Bach, Ira J., and Mary Lackritz Gray, "A Guide to Chicago's Public Sculpture," Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1983, pg. 150-151.
Riedy, James L., "Chicago Sculpture," Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1983, pg. 224-225.
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Illinois, Chicago survey, 1992.
Image on file.
Bach, Ira J., and Mary Lackritz Gray, "A Guide to Chicago's Public Sculpture," Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1983, pg. 151.
(On wall:) John Angel/Sculptor (On base:) Gift of/Kate Sturges buckingham/1858-1937/Erected 1952
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Summary:
A standing figure of Alexander Hamilton is mounted on tall base which rests on a three-level plaza of limestone, slate and polished red and black granite. The back wall of the base soars up behind the sculpture, reflecting the back of the figure. Hamilton's proper right hand is resting on his hip and his proper right foot is slightly forward.
