Statue of Alexander Robey Shepherd facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alexander Robey Shepherd |
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| Artist | Ulric Stonewall Jackson Dunbar |
| Year | 1905 |
| Type | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 240 cm × 210 cm × 270 cm (8 ft × 7 ft × 9 ft) |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| 38°53′43″N 77°01′54″W / 38.895378°N 77.031594°W | |
| Owner | District of Columbia |
The Alexander Robey Shepherd statue is a cool bronze sculpture. It was made by an artist named Ulric Stonewall Jackson Dunbar. You can find it in Washington, D.C., right in front of the John A. Wilson Building. This building is where the city's government works. The statue honors Alexander Robey Shepherd, who was an important leader in Washington, D.C., a long time ago.
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About the Statue
This statue shows Alexander Robey Shepherd, a key figure in Washington, D.C.'s history. He helped make many changes to the city. The statue is made of bronze, a strong metal often used for outdoor art. It stands about 8 feet tall.
Statue's Journey Through D.C.
The Alexander Robey Shepherd statue has moved around Washington, D.C., quite a bit!
First Home
It was first shown to the public on May 3, 1909. Its first spot was in front of the District of Columbia Municipal Building. This building is located on Pennsylvania Avenue, a very famous street. The statue stayed there for many years, from 1909 to 1931.
Moving for New Buildings
In 1931, the statue had to move. This was because of a big construction project called the Federal Triangle. New government buildings were being built in that area. So, the statue was moved to a place that is now called Freedom Plaza.
A Short Storage and New Spot
Later, in 1979, more construction started at Freedom Plaza. The statue was then put away in storage for a while. It was likely kept at a water treatment plant. In the 1980s, it had a brief stay at another location on Shepherd Parkway.
Back to Its Original Place
Finally, in 2005, the statue made its way back home. It was returned to its original spot in front of the John A. Wilson Building. This means it's now back where it was first placed over a hundred years ago!
