Heald Square Monument
Sculpture by Lorado Taft
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The Heald Square Monument is a bronze sculpture by Lorado Taft in Heald Square, Chicago, Illinois, United States.[1] It depicts General George Washington and the two principal financiers of the American Revolution: Robert Morris and Haym Salomon. Following Taft's 1936 death, the sculpture was completed by his associates Leonard Crunelle,[1] Nellie Walker and Fred Torrey.[2]
ArtistLorado Taft and Leonard Crunelle
Year1936-1941
TypeBronze
LocationWacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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| Artist | Lorado Taft and Leonard Crunelle |
| Year | 1936-1941 |
| Type | Bronze |
| Location | Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Heald Square is located in the Michigan–Wacker Historic District of Chicago's Loop community area. The square was named for Captain Nathan Heald, commander of Fort Dearborn from 1810 to 1812.[1]
The sculpture was designated a Chicago Landmark on September 15, 1971.[1]
