Erastus B. Wolcott, Bronze sculpture in Lake Park, Milwaukee, United States
Description
The Erastus B. Wolcott monument is a bronze equestrian statue showing a man and horse in detailed form, positioned above ground level in Lake Park. The sculpture portrays both the rider and animal with realistic proportions and finished surfaces.
History
Francis Herman Packer created this bronze monument in 1920 to commemorate Dr. Erastus B. Wolcott, Milwaukee's first professional surgeon and surgeon general of Wisconsin Territory. The work honors a key medical figure from the city's early development.
Culture
The sculpture reflects an early 20th-century tradition of honoring prominent local medical and military leaders through bronze monuments. It shows how the city chose to recognize those who shaped its development.
Practical
The monument sits in Lake Park with clear sightlines from multiple angles, making it easy to photograph and view the detail from various positions. It is accessible from the main park pathways and remains visible year-round.
Did you know?
Wolcott performed one of the earliest kidney removal procedures in medical history and also championed the creation of Milwaukee Soldiers Home. These achievements reveal how he shaped both surgical innovation and veteran care in the region.
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