Female Figure Representing Science - Wamego, KS
N 39° 12.154 W 096° 18.143
14S E 732941 N 4342723
This female statue represents Science and was originally on display at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. The statue is now located in Wamego City Park in Wamego, Kansas.
Waymark Code: WMCGYW
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 09/06/2011
Views: 3
The female figure is made of metal and rests atop a base with stone facade. The statue and the base are both about 7 feet tall. The female is wearing a flowing gown and cape. She stands with her right leg crossed over her left leg. In her left hand, she hold a ball. In her right hand, she appears to hold a pen or scalpel that is poised over the ball in her left hand. There are two books stacked on her left by her feet. A mortar and pestle is located on her right by her feet.
On the front of the base are the founder's mark: "FOURMENT HOUILLE & C.16 VAL D'OSNE."
A plaque at the base of the statue's base reads: "The park statues were exhibited at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Brought here by early Wamego proprietor, J.C. Rogers, this statue represents Science. The statue located on the island represents Art."
Original Name of Structure (during fair): Science
Current Name of Structure: Science
Fair Name: World's Columbian Exposition
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Year of Fair: 1893
Theme of Fair: 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492.
Website Proof: [Web Link]
Architect/Designer: Not listed
Website Reference: Not listed
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