Oregon Pioneer
Sculpture in Salem, Oregon, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oregon Pioneer, also known as Gold Man,[1] is an eight-and-a-half ton bronze sculpture with gold leaf finish that sits atop the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon, United States. Created by Ulric Ellerhusen, the statue is a 22 ft (7 m)-tall hollow sculpture. The gilded piece was installed atop the building in 1938 when a new capitol was built.
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Artist | Ulric Ellerhusen |
Year | 1938 |
Type | Sculpture |
Medium | Bronze, gold leaf |
Dimensions | 6.7 m (22 ft) |
Location | Salem, Oregon, United States |
Coordinates | 44.938466°N 123.030374°W / 44.938466; -123.030374 |
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