Alma Mater, Bronze sculpture at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, US
The 13-foot bronze statue presents a central figure in academic robes with two attendants representing Learning and Labor on each side at Wright Street.
Sculptor Lorado Taft, an Illinois graduate of 1879, created this 10,000-pound bronze monument which was officially dedicated on June 11, 1929.
The bronze figures depict Learning in classical robes and Labor in blacksmith attire, extending their hands in a symbolic handshake across the throne.
The statue serves as a central photography location for graduation ceremonies and stands at the intersection of Green and Wright Streets.
In 2012, the statue underwent extensive restoration to address surface corrosion, requiring removal from campus and specialized bronze conservation techniques.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1929
Creator: Lorado Taft
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 40.10991,-88.22838
Latest update: May 13, 2025 14:49
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