Statue of Jason Lee facts for kids
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The statue on the Oregon State Capitol grounds in 2004
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| Artist | Alexander Phimister Proctor Gifford MacGregor Proctor |
| Year | 1953 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Subject | Jason Lee |
| Condition | "Treatment needed" (1993) |
| Location | Salem, Oregon, United States |
| 44°56′18″N 123°01′45″W / 44.93830°N 123.02914°W | |
The Jason Lee statue is a cool outdoor bronze sculpture located in Salem, Oregon. It shows Jason Lee, who was an important missionary. He also helped settle the Oregon area.
The famous artist Alexander Phimister Proctor started designing the statue. But he passed away in 1950 before it was finished. His son, Gifford MacGregor Proctor, completed the amazing artwork between 1950 and 1953. There are actually two of these statues! The one in Salem is a copy of a bronze statue unveiled in the United States Capitol in 1952.
The Story Behind the Statue
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The statue at the Oregon State Capitol was first designed by Alexander Phimister Proctor. He was a well-known artist. When he died in 1950, only the first model of the statue was ready.
His son and helper, Gifford MacGregor Proctor, finished the sculpture. This happened between 1950 and 1953. A company called Bedi-Rassy Art Foundry helped make the bronze statue.
The statue in Salem is a copy of one unveiled in the United States Capitol in 1952. The money for this sculpture came mostly from the government. But some funds also came from donations by Oregon school children!
What Does the Statue Look Like?
The statue shows Jason Lee standing up. He is holding a book in his left hand. His other arm is out, and he holds some papers in that hand.
The statue is about 84 inches (2.1 meters) tall. It sits on a large base. The base is about 60 inches (1.5 meters) tall.
On the back of the statue, you can see "BEDI-RASSY AFT NYC" written. This tells you who made the bronze statue. The front of the base has a plaque. It says: "REV. JASON LEE / 1803–1845 / FIRST MISSIONARY / IN OREGON / COLONIZER / 1834–1843". This tells us about Jason Lee's life and what he did.
