Robert Cavelier de LaSalle Monument, Bronze monument in Lincoln Park, Chicago, US
The bronze sculpture stands prominently in Lincoln Park, depicting the French explorer Robert Cavelier de LaSalle with a sword and pistol in his hands.
Lambert Tree and his wife Anna donated the monument to Chicago in 1889 to commemorate the French explorer who claimed the Mississippi Valley for France.
The statue, created by Belgian sculptor Jacques de Lalaing, represents the lasting influence of French exploration and colonization in North American territories.
Located at the intersection of North Clark Street and LaSalle Drive extension, the monument connects to multiple pedestrian paths in Lincoln Park.
The monument underwent several relocations throughout the 20th century, including a move in the 1990s during the construction of an underground parking structure.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1888
Creator: Jacques de Lalaing
Official opening: October 12, 1889
GPS coordinates: 41.91336,-87.63275
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:04
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