Oklahoma's National Register of Historic Places

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ID Number 78002238
Historic Name PIONEER WOMAN STATUE
Description of Significance THE PIONEER WOMAN STATUE COMMEMORATES THE VITAL ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE PIONEER DAYS OF OKLAHOMA. IT IS A BRONZE CAST THAT STANDS 17 FEET HIGH AND WEIGHTS 12,000 POUNDS. THE STATUE RESTS ON A GRADUATED STONE PEDESTAL. THE STATUE WAS DESIGNED BY BRITISH-BORN ARTIST, BRYANT BAKER, WHO CAME TO THE UNITED STATES IN 1916. IN 1926, HE WAS INVITED TO COMPETE IN A CONTEST SPONSORED BY E.W. MARLAND, ALONG WITH 11 OTHER CONTESTANTS, TO DESIGN A PIONEER STATUE. BAKERS DESIGN WAS CHOSEN AND RECEIVED THE $100,000 GRAND PRIZE. THE STATUE WAS UNVEILED ON APRIL 22, 1930, THE 41ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAND RUN THAT OPENED OKLAHOMA TERRITORY. LISTED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER, 8/31/1978.
Current Name SAME
Address MONUMENT CIRCLE
City PONCA CITY
County KAY
Lot
Block
Current Section
Township
Range
Type OBJECT
Historic Function MONUMENT / MARKER
Current Function MONUMENT / MARKER
Area Significance 1 SOCIAL HISTORY
Area Significance 2
Date Prepared 7/1976
Year Built 1930
Original Site YES
Architect/Builder BAKER, BRYANT
Architectural Style N/A
Roof Material N/A
Wall Material N/A
Window Material N/A
Door Material N/A
Decorative Details
Condition EXCELLENT
Comments
Restricted N