William Henry Seward, Bronze monument in Madison Square Park, United States.
The bronze portrait statue of William H. Seward by Randolph Rogers stands in Madison Square, set on a red Levante marble pedestal. Dedicated on September 27, 1876, it is believed to be New York City's first monument depicting a New York resident.
Created by sculptor Randolph Rogers, the statue was dedicated in 1876 as the first monument in New York City honoring a local resident. Its installation coincided with the nation's Centennial celebrations that year.
Seward, Lincoln's Secretary of State, is shown in bronze in Madison Square, the park close to the site of the 1860 Republican convention that nominated Lincoln. Visitors often note the statue's setting on a red Levante marble pedestal, a material choice that sets it apart from the park's other monuments.
The monument sits in an urban park that is easily accessible by public transportation. The location along a busy sidewalk means it is visible and reachable during daylight hours.
This bronze figure holds the distinction of being dedicated during the United States Centennial celebrations, marking 100 years of independence.
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