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Von Steuben Statue
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In Washington park, Washington Park library in the background. Nighttime view, with snow falling. The statue of Frederick Von Steuben on horseback presides over the street. A Revolutionary War hero, the German-born Von Steuben (1730-1794) served with George Washington. His statue, sculpted by Swiss-born artist J. Otto Schweizer, was dedicated in 1921 and stands as an impressive gateway to the park.
December 1952
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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WASHINGTON PARK (BOUNDED BY W LLOYD, LISBON AVE, N 40TH ST, W VLIET)
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Located in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County
Steuben statue is given to city
Jul 04, 1921
Milwaukee Sentinel
Valley Forge
1915
Close-up of a bronze statue of Major General Friedrich Wihelm Baron von Steuben of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Installed in 1915, the J. Otto Schweizer statue stand...
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...
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.
