Spirit of the American Doughboy, (sculpture)

Object Details

Notes: Campen, Richard N., "Outdoor Sculpture in Ohio," Chagrin Falls, Ohio: West Summit Press, 1980, pg. 90.; Save Outdoor Sculpture, Ohio, Cleveland survey, 1993.
Summary: A life-size figure of a World War I soldier standing with his proper right hand raised and holding a grenade. In his proper left hand he holds a rifle with a bayonet. He is dressed in a military uniform with a large pack strapped to his back, a steel helmet on his head, a gas mask bag on his chest, an ammunition belt around his waist, and a canteen on the back right side of his belt. By his feet there are two tree stumps. The sculpture is painted mustard yellow and is placed on a granite slab which rests on a sandstone base.

Owner/Location: Administered by City of Akron Facilities Maintenance 217 South High Street Akron Ohio 44308; Located Summit County Courthouse 209 South High Street Lawn on North side of courthouse Akron Ohio

Topic: History--United States--World War I; Figure male--Full length; Occupation--Military--Soldier; Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform; Object--Weapon--Grenade; Object--Weapon--Gun; Dress--Accessory--Helmet