The Pioneers, Elmwood, IL
1928 (Photographs 2000)
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The Pioneers by Lorado Taft was erected in Elmwood, IL in 1928.
The 10-foot high bronze sculpture depicts a pioneer couple with baby, dog, and rifle. The male figure has a leather strap across his chest with a pouch and powder horn. His right hand holds a rifle while his left arm is around the female figure. The female figure holds a small baby in her arms in a fringed basket. Both husband and wife are dressed in mid-19th century clothing.
Inscribed on the base is "To the Pioneers who Bridged the Streams, Subdued the Soil, and Founded a State."
The 10-foot high bronze sculpture depicts a pioneer couple with baby, dog, and rifle. The male figure has a leather strap across his chest with a pouch and powder horn. His right hand holds a rifle while his left arm is around the female figure. The female figure holds a small baby in her arms in a fringed basket. Both husband and wife are dressed in mid-19th century clothing.
Inscribed on the base is "To the Pioneers who Bridged the Streams, Subdued the Soil, and Founded a State."
These photos and description of The Pioneers in Elmwood, IL are part of materials from its registration form of in the National Register of Historic Places.
This primary source comes from the Records of the National Park Service.
National Archives Identifier: 28893865
Full Citation: The Pioneers, Elmwood, IL; 1928 (Photographs 2000) ; National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records: Illinois; 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/the-pioneers-elmwood-il, April 1, 2023]Rights: Copyright Not Evaluated Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
