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Lincoln Park: John Peter Altgeld Monument

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July 24, 2015
Borglum's humanistic depiction of John Peter Altgeld was quite different than other heroic represent
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Borglum's humanistic depiction of John Peter Altgeld was quite different than other heroic representations of political figures of the period, CPD Special Collections, ca. 1935.
The Altgeld Monument often overlooked because of its unimposing scale and portray, as well as its se
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The Altgeld Monument often overlooked because of its unimposing scale and portray, as well as its setting with a dense grove of trees, 2014, photo by Michael Knapp, Illinois State Geological Survey.
Unlike many monumental sculptures memorializing political figures, the Altgeld Monument provides.
Media Caption
Unlike many monumental sculptures memorializing political figures, the Altgeld Monument provides a simple and humanistic portrayal of the reform-minded Illinois governer, 2014, photo by Michael Knapp, Illinois State Geological Survey.
Borglum's humanistic depiction of John Peter Altgeld was quite different than other heroic represent
Media Caption
Borglum's humanistic depiction of John Peter Altgeld was quite different than other heroic representations of political figures of the period, CPD Special Collections, ca. 1935.
The Altgeld Monument often overlooked because of its unimposing scale and portray, as well as its se
Media Caption
The Altgeld Monument often overlooked because of its unimposing scale and portray, as well as its setting with a dense grove of trees, 2014, photo by Michael Knapp, Illinois State Geological Survey.
Unlike many monumental sculptures memorializing political figures, the Altgeld Monument provides.
Media Caption
Unlike many monumental sculptures memorializing political figures, the Altgeld Monument provides a simple and humanistic portrayal of the reform-minded Illinois governer, 2014, photo by Michael Knapp, Illinois State Geological Survey.

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