Thomas Burke Monument, Bronze and marble monument in Volunteer Park, Seattle, United States.
The Thomas Burke Monument is a bronze and marble work of art in Volunteer Park, Seattle, created by sculptor Hermon Atkins MacNeil with a granite base designed by architect Carl Gould. The base features built-in seating that allows visitors to sit and view the sculpture.
After Thomas Burke died in 1925, friends and supporters raised funds to commission the monument, which was completed in 1929. It stands as a lasting tribute to a significant figure in Seattle's early development.
The monument commemorates Thomas Burke, a judge and railroad promoter for whom Burke Avenue in Seattle is named. The bronze figure by Hermon Atkins MacNeil was dedicated in 1930 and is now managed by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, which lists it among the city's public artworks.
The monument sits within Volunteer Park and has accessible pathways connecting it to other park features and gardens. Visitors should plan their visit for clear weather, as the site is open with little shelter from rain or sun.
The monument is made of granite, marble and bronze, and was dedicated in 1930, a year after the 1929 sculpture was completed. It is held in the collection of the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, which maintains it as part of the city's public art.
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