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[[Image:Charles Linn statue.jpg|right|thumb|375px|Charles Linn statue in 2014]] | [[Image:Charles Linn statue.jpg|right|thumb|375px|Charles Linn statue in 2014]] | ||
The '''Charles Linn statue''' | The '''Charles Linn statue''' was a portrait statue of [[Charles Linn]] commissioned from [[Branko Medenica]] and dedicated in the southeast quadrant of [[Linn Park]] on [[May 29]], [[2013]]. | ||
The 8-foot-tall statue was commissioned by the [[Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society]] in honor of their "Legacy of Leadership" campaign chairman, [[Arthur Henley]], a descendant of Linn. | The 8-foot-tall statue was commissioned by the [[Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society]] in honor of their "Legacy of Leadership" campaign chairman, [[Arthur Henley]], a descendant of Linn. | ||
The statue's appearance was based on an oil portrait hanging in the [[Linn-Henley Research Library]], though the final sculpture includes the addition of a full beard. The banker and industrialist stands looking straight ahead with his hand resting on a short column with relief panels illustrating episodes from his life and career. The column itself is meant to symbolize his role in banking. The inset anchor symbolizes his time as a sea captain. An iron crucible and coal car represent his industrial activities. and a tree recognizes his role in creating a city park. | The statue's appearance was based on an oil portrait hanging in the [[Linn-Henley Research Library]], though the final sculpture includes the addition of a full beard. The banker and industrialist stands looking straight ahead with his hand resting on a short column with relief panels illustrating episodes from his life and career. The column itself is meant to symbolize his role in banking. The inset anchor symbolizes his time as a sea captain. An iron crucible and coal car represent his industrial activities. and a tree recognizes his role in creating a city park. | ||
The statue was destroyed in riots over the death of George Floyd on the night of May 31, 2020. | |||
[[Image:Charles Linn statue sketch.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Medenica's sketch for the statue]]Medenica supervised the installation of the 800-pound statue on its 5-foot-tall granite base on [[May 28]], 2013. It was dedicated the following day during ceremonies marking "World MS Day". | [[Image:Charles Linn statue sketch.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Medenica's sketch for the statue]]Medenica supervised the installation of the 800-pound statue on its 5-foot-tall granite base on [[May 28]], 2013. It was dedicated the following day during ceremonies marking "World MS Day". |
Revision as of 07:26, 1 June 2020
The Charles Linn statue was a portrait statue of Charles Linn commissioned from Branko Medenica and dedicated in the southeast quadrant of Linn Park on May 29, 2013.
The 8-foot-tall statue was commissioned by the Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in honor of their "Legacy of Leadership" campaign chairman, Arthur Henley, a descendant of Linn.
The statue's appearance was based on an oil portrait hanging in the Linn-Henley Research Library, though the final sculpture includes the addition of a full beard. The banker and industrialist stands looking straight ahead with his hand resting on a short column with relief panels illustrating episodes from his life and career. The column itself is meant to symbolize his role in banking. The inset anchor symbolizes his time as a sea captain. An iron crucible and coal car represent his industrial activities. and a tree recognizes his role in creating a city park.
The statue was destroyed in riots over the death of George Floyd on the night of May 31, 2020.
Medenica supervised the installation of the 800-pound statue on its 5-foot-tall granite base on May 28, 2013. It was dedicated the following day during ceremonies marking "World MS Day".
References
- Bryant, Joseph D. (January 23, 2012) "Statue coming in 2013 for Charles H. Linn, namesake of Birmingham's Linn Park." The Birmingham News
- Natta, Andre (May 28, 2013) "Statue of Linn Park’s namesake to be unveiled Wednesday" The Terminal
External link
- Legacy Art Trail website