Helen McKennan
by Martin Wanserski
McKennan Park, McKennan Park
Bronze, clear lacquer coating, Sioux Quartzite pedestal and cap · Base: 18’’ W x 18’’ D x 41.5’’ H; Sculpture: 15’’ W x 8.75’’ D x 22’’ H
Gift to the city April 25, 2008
City record
See it on the map → - Object
- #29
- Resolution
- 185-08
- Location
- 43.53039, -96.72274
- Source
- SF GIS layer 34
The commemorative bronze bust of Helen McKennan depicts the figure in period dress looking off to her proper left. The bust has a dark green patina and shows evidence of a possible clear lacquer coating. It is attached to a stone pedestal and cap that displays a detailed inscription that’s inpainted black. It is unknown how the bust is attached to the stone base. Likely, it is connected with pins and epoxy