Spirit of Commerce, Zinc sculpture in Jackson Park, Milwaukee, United States
The Spirit of Commerce sculpture stands 15 feet tall on a red granite pedestal, displaying a female figure holding a quill and rudder.
German artist Gustav Haug created this sculpture in 1881 for the Milwaukee Grain Exchange building, making it the oldest public sculpture in Milwaukee.
The figure represents the economic development of Milwaukee through symbolic elements including a money bag, writing instrument, and navigation tool.
Visitors can locate the sculpture near the lagoon in Jackson Park, situated at coordinates 42.995139 latitude and -87.962639 longitude.
The statue underwent restoration in 1991 after vandals removed its hands, quill, and bronze plaque during the 1980s.
Location: Milwaukee
Inception: 1881
Creator: Gustave Haug
Made from material: zinc
GPS coordinates: 42.99514,-87.96264
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:37
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