Erastus B. Wolcott, Bronze sculpture in Lake Park, Milwaukee, United States
The equestrian statue of Erastus B. Wolcott stands above ground level, featuring a detailed representation of both the rider and horse in bronze material.
Francis Herman Packer completed this bronze monument in 1920, commemorating Dr. Erastus B. Wolcott, Milwaukee's first professional surgeon and Wisconsin Territory's surgeon general.
The sculpture demonstrates the early 20th-century American tradition of creating equestrian monuments to honor significant local medical and military figures.
Visitors can find the statue at coordinates 43.066431, -87.870494, near the main pathways of Lake Park, offering clear views from multiple angles.
The monument represents the first professional surgeon to perform a kidney removal procedure, who also supported the establishment of Milwaukee Soldiers Home.
Location: Milwaukee
Inception: 1920
Creator: Francis Herman Packer
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 43.06643,-87.87049
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:12
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