Leif, the Discoverer, Bronze memorial statue in Juneau Park, Milwaukee, US.
The eight-foot-tall bronze statue depicts Leif Erikson in scale armor, wearing a tunic and leggings, with a powder horn and decorative knife.
Created by sculptor Anne Whitney in 1887, this statue stands as a replica of the original Commonwealth Avenue monument in Boston, Massachusetts.
The monument represents Norse exploration of North America, commemorating Leif Erikson's landing on the continent around 1000 AD.
Located at coordinates 43°2′39.258″N 87°53′50.911″W, the statue received new lighting systems and professional cleaning through community funding in 2017.
The statue's red sandstone base features inscriptions in both English and runic letters, detailing Erikson's heritage as Erik the Red's son.
Location: Milwaukee
Inception: 1887
Creator: Anne Whitney
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 43.04418,-87.89747
Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:07
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