Immigrant Mother

Immigrant Mother is a bronze sculpture in Cathedral Square Park depicting a mother holding a baby with another child standing beside her on a red granite base. The figure rises approximately 7 feet tall and is defined by the organic surface quality of its cast bronze material.

The memorial was created in 1960 through the donation of a Milwaukee businessman who dedicated it to his own mother and all immigrant mothers. In 2017 the sculpture underwent restoration work that renewed its surface and ensured its longevity.

The work honors mothers who immigrated to Milwaukee and raised children there, capturing the everyday reality of families building new lives in the city. Visitors can connect with this human story through the way the figures are positioned and how they interact with one another.

The sculpture sits in Cathedral Square Park directly across from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, making it easy to locate. The location is walkable and offers a quiet setting to view the work.

The bronze surface bears visible tool marks from its casting process, creating a distinctive texture across the work. These deliberately preserved marks give the sculpture depth and emphasize its handmade quality.

Location: Milwaukee

Inception: 1960

Creator: Ivan Meštrović

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 43.04175,-87.90514

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:23