Windfall Fisherman - Juneau, Alaska
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The Windfall Fisherman is a terrific statue with a terrific name located across from the Alaska State Capitol building in Juneau.
Waymark Code: WM43Z3
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 07/04/2008
Views: 41
The plaque reads:
Summer is the bountiful time of easy living for bears in Alaska and they have arranged their lives accordingly - stuffing themselves on salmon, greens and berries while the season affords and then retiring to sleep away the winter in fat comfort.
WINDFALL FISHERMAN
This bronze sculpture of an Alaskan brown bear by R.T. Wallen of Juneau was commissioned by the Silver Anniversary Committee of the city and Borough of Juneau in celebration of the first quarter century of Alaska Statehood.
1959-1984
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Windfall Fisherman
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: R.T. Wallen
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1984
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Near the state capitol building.
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