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Humboldt Park: Alexander Von Humboldt Monument

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July 24, 2015
This view of Von Humboldt Monument with the boat house in background shows the artwork.
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This view of Von Humboldt Monument with the boat house in background shows the artwork in its second location in the park, CPD Special Collections, ca. 1940.
The Von Humboldt Monument stands on a handsome white granite base with ornate carved details, 2010.
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The Von Humboldt Monument stands on a handsome white granite base with ornate carved details, 2010.
The bronze figure of Alexander Von Humboldt is depicted holding a book in one hand.
Media Caption
The bronze figure of Alexander Von Humboldt is depicted holding a book in one hand and a writing utensil in the other. A globe, an iguana, rolled up documents, and foliage are also included, 2010.
This view of Von Humboldt Monument with the boat house in background shows the artwork.
Media Caption
This view of Von Humboldt Monument with the boat house in background shows the artwork in its second location in the park, CPD Special Collections, ca. 1940.
The Von Humboldt Monument stands on a handsome white granite base with ornate carved details, 2010.
Media Caption
The Von Humboldt Monument stands on a handsome white granite base with ornate carved details, 2010.
The bronze figure of Alexander Von Humboldt is depicted holding a book in one hand.
Media Caption
The bronze figure of Alexander Von Humboldt is depicted holding a book in one hand and a writing utensil in the other. A globe, an iguana, rolled up documents, and foliage are also included, 2010.

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