Elk

The Elk is a bronze sculpture in Cathedral Square Park depicting a large male elk mounted on a granite base. The work stands freely accessible in the park and can be viewed from all sides, allowing visitors to appreciate it from multiple angles.

The sculpture was created in 1901 and originally designed as a drinking fountain serving both people and animals. Its creation reflects the connection between craftsmanship and everyday utility in urban spaces of that era.

The sculpture depicts an elk in a powerful stance and stands at the park's center where visitors encounter it daily. It has been a familiar part of the city's landscape for more than a century, greeting generations of people who pass through the square.

The sculpture is accessible at all times since it stands freely in the park without entry restrictions or operating hours. It is easily reached on foot and sits near pathways and plazas that connect through downtown.

The original function as a drinking fountain is partially preserved, and visitors can still see details of this practical purpose within the sculpture's structure today. This dual nature as both art and functional object is uncommon and makes the work distinctive.

Inception: 1901

GPS coordinates: 43.14831,-87.98106

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:20