Buffalo Bill Statue with Sculptor Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
ca. 1924
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The Buffalo Bill Statue by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney was erected in Cody, Wyoming in 1924. This photograph shows the finished statue with the artist, most likely in her studio in New York City.
The 14 foot bronze equestrian statue depicts William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody during his days as an Indian Wars army scout. He is seen bending down in his saddle while holding up his right arm with a rifle in it. Standing on a base that is 20 feet high and 270 feet in circumference, it was designed to be a miniature replica of nearby Cedar Mountain.
The photos and description of the Buffalo Bill Statue in Cody, WY are part of materials from its registration form for the National Register of Historic Places.
This primary source comes from the Records of the National Park Service.
Full Citation: Buffalo Bill Statue with Sculptor Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney ; ca. 1924; National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records: Wyoming; National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records, 2013 - 2017; Records of the National Park Service, Record Group 79; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/buffalo-bill-statue-with-artist, March 29, 2024]