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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 |
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Block |
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Current Section |
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Township |
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Range |
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Type |
OBJECT |
Historic Function |
MONUMENT / MARKER |
Current Function |
MONUMENT / MARKER |
Area Significance 1 |
SOCIAL HISTORY |
Area Significance 2 |
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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 |
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Condition |
EXCELLENT |
Comments |
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Restricted |
N |
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