Belle Austin Jacobs Memorial, Bronze memorial sculpture in Lincoln Village, Milwaukee, United States.
The Belle Austin Jacobs Memorial is a bronze sculpture in Lincoln Park depicting a young woman feeding a squirrel, created by sculptor Sylvia Shaw Judson. The work sits on a black granite base with limestone benches that invite visitors to pause and reflect.
The sculpture was created in 1931 to honor Belle Austin Jacobs, who pioneered organized social work programs in Wisconsin. Her establishment of a settlement house laid the foundation for systematic charitable work across the region.
The memorial honors Belle Austin Jacobs and her role in shaping social work in Wisconsin, with her legacy visible through the public placement of this tribute. The sculpture serves as a reminder of women who dedicated themselves to community service.
The memorial sits in Lincoln Park and is freely accessible in a peaceful spot for quiet reflection. The limestone benches surrounding the sculpture provide a comfortable place for visitors to sit and take in the surroundings.
The sculpture was stolen in 1975 and vanished from the park for a considerable period. The artwork held far greater value for its artistic significance than for the scrap metal worth of its bronze material.
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