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Statue of Chief Oshkosh

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A statue of Oshkosh, head chief of the Menominee Indian Tribe in North Park (Menominee Park). Sculpted by Gaetano Trentanove of Florence, Italy. Unveiled June 21, 1911. Presented to the city by Col. John Hicks.

Date Created:
1911

Publication Information

Date Created 1911

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Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s

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Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013TR6
Legacy ID
WHi 43543

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Photographs
Statue of Chief Oshkosh

Statue of Chief Oshkosh

1950

Oshkosh, head chief of the Menominee Indian Tribe. Side view of the heroic bronze statue by Gaetano Trentanove (Florentine). Unveiled June 21, 1911 in Menominee Park (formerly North Park). The stat...

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Statue of Chief Oshkosh

Statue of Chief Oshkosh

1912

Statue of Chief Oshkosh of the Menominee Tribe. Sculpted by Trentanove and located in Menominee Park. The statue honors the man who gave his name to the city, and marks his grave. Caption reads: "S...

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Photographs
Statue of Chief Oshkosh

Statue of Chief Oshkosh

1922

View of the statue dedicated to Chief Oshkosh of the Menominee Tribe. Sculpted by Trentanove. Located in Menominee Park, formerly North Park.

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Chief Oshkosh Statue

Chief Oshkosh Statue

1936

Chief Oshkosh's statue and grave. Located in Menominee Park, formerly North Park.

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Oshkosh (Menominee Chief)

Oshkosh (Menominee Chief)

1795 to 1858

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Property Record
MENOMINEE PARK, 1200 MERRITT AVE

MENOMINEE PARK, 1200 MERRITT AVE

27333

Located in Oshkosh, Winnebago County

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