Statue of Henry Bergh, Bronze sculpture at Wisconsin Humane Society, Milwaukee, United States.
Description
The statue depicts Henry Bergh, founder of the ASPCA, standing with a cane and reaching down to pet a dog whose paw is wrapped in a bandage. This 9-foot-tall bronze figure rests on a granite base and sits at the Wisconsin Humane Society building on West Wisconsin Avenue.
History
Sculptor James H. Mahoney created the bronze work in 1891 to mark 25 years since the founding of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. A commemorative plaque was added decades later to recognize the enduring impact of that organization.
Culture
The statue marks a moment when American society began to value animal welfare as an important cause. It stands at a place that continues this mission today, linking past advocacy to ongoing efforts to protect animals.
Practical
The monument sits outside the Wisconsin Humane Society building on West Wisconsin Avenue and is easy to locate and view from the street. You can see and photograph the statue at any time since it stands in an open area.
Did you know?
The granite base carries marks from the American Bronze Company that identify the foundry that cast the work. These casting details are easy to miss but reveal important information about the creation of the statue.
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