William McKinley statue, Bronze sculpture in Arcata, California.
The 8.5-foot bronze statue depicts President William McKinley standing in a formal pose with papers held in his left hand.
George Zehndner commissioned the statue in 1906 after meeting McKinley and witnessing his assassination, investing $15,000 in the memorial project.
The statue faced public discussions about its presence due to McKinley's policies regarding Indigenous communities, leading to community-wide debates.
The statue survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake when nearby workers and residents protected it from the surrounding foundry fire.
The monument traveled by steamboat to Eureka before reaching Arcata, where 2,000 people gathered for its initial presentation ceremony.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 40.86860,-124.08700
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:09
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