Pioneer Monument Fountain
Also known as: Smoky Hill Trail Monument
"Pioneer Monument Fountain" by Frederick MacMonnies (1911) — Civic Center, Denver. Part of the historic monument.
About This Artwork
A grand bronze and granite fountain featuring a figure of frontiersman Kit Carson mounted on horseback atop a tall pedestal, with decorative elements including a cornucopia and shield at the base. Dedicated in 1911 as a tribute to Colorado's pioneer heritage.
Medium
Bronze and granite
Timeline
Commissioned as part of Mayor Speer's City Beautiful initiative
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Installed at Broadway and Colfax Avenue
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Commemorative plaque honoring the Smoky Hill Trail added
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About the Artist
Frederick MacMonnies
Frederick MacMonnies (1863-1937) was one of the most prominent American Beaux-Arts sculptors. He studied under Augustus Saint-Gaudens and at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His major works include the Columbian Fountain at the 1893 World's Fair and the Nathan Hale statue in New York.
Based in: New York, NY / Paris, France
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