Bust of Jean Baptiste Point du Sable
Sculpture in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
41°53′21.6″N 87°37′26.5″W / 41.889333°N 87.624028°W / 41.889333; -87.624028 A bronze bust of Jean Baptiste Point du Sable by Erik Blome is installed in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
History
The work was installed in 2009.[2]
The sculpture was vandalized in 2015.[3][4] In 2023, members of the Black Heroes Matter Coalition placed a crown on the bust to commemorate Black History Month.[5]
References
- ^ Vivanco, Leonor (2016-02-22). "DuSable bust temporarily relocates across Michigan Avenue". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 2022-12-21. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Statue of early settler dedicated in Chicago". The State Journal-Register. 2009-10-18. Archived from the original on 2023-08-09. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "DuSable Statue Vandalized on Mag Mile". NBC Chicago. 2015-01-19. Archived from the original on 2023-08-09. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ Dizikes, Cynthia (2015-01-19). "Defaced DuSable statue quickly restored". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 2022-01-27. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "DuSable bust adorned with crown for Black History Month". CBS Chicago. 2023-02-01. Archived from the original on 2023-02-22. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
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