Statue of Jim Rhodes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Governor James A. Rhodes |
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The statue in 2012
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| Artist | Gary Ross |
| Year | 1982 |
| Medium | Bronze sculpture |
| Subject | Jim Rhodes |
| Location | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
| 39°57′45.4″N 82°59′56.9″W / 39.962611°N 82.999139°W | |
Governor James A. Rhodes is a cool bronze sculpture made in 1982. It shows a famous politician named Jim Rhodes. The artist who created it was Gary Ross. You can find this statue on East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio, right in front of the Rhodes State Office Tower.
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Discovering the Rhodes Statue
This bronze statue shows Jim Rhodes wearing a business suit. He is also carrying a briefcase, just like he might have done for work. The entire sculpture sits on a strong stone base. It is quite heavy, weighing about 700 pounds!
What the Statue's Base Says
There is a special message carved into the stone base. It tells us about Jim Rhodes's long career. The words explain that he served as governor for 16 years. This was longer than any other state governor in the history of the United States.
The inscription also lists his other important jobs:
- Governor of Ohio: 1975–1983 and 1962–1971
- Auditor of Ohio: 1953–1963
- Mayor of Columbus: 1944–1953
- Auditor of Columbus: 1940–1944
- Member of the Columbus Board of Education: 1938–1940
The statue was officially dedicated on December 5, 1982.
The Story Behind the Statue
The statue cost $67,500 to create. Several companies helped pay for it. These included American Financial Corporation and Dale Property Company. L. M. Berry and Company and Western-Southern Life Insurance Company also contributed.
Where the Statue Has Been
The statue was first placed on December 5, 1982. Its original spot was on the Ohio Statehouse grounds. This was near the corner of High and State Streets.
In 1983, the statue had a bit of a rough year. It was hit by a car and also damaged by vandals. Later, in 1989, the sculpture was moved. It found its new home on East Broad Street, where it stands today.
In 1993, the statue was studied by a group called "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" This program helps keep track of outdoor artworks.
