Chief Wausaneta Statue - Le Roy, Le Roy

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• Fred Finney
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  The Chief Wausaneta statue at Leroy is installed on a tall older style base that had basins placed on three sides for watering horses. It was erected in 1911 as a result of a donation by Simeon West. A comment on the statue itself is necessary. This particular design is often called the Indian Chief or a Mott Indian, and less commonly a Demuth Indian or a Fiske Indian. The latter three names refer to NYC foundries that cast these zinc statues. A layer of bronze could be added for an additional fee. The design is based on a Demuth or Fiske wooden cigar store Indian (although there is some controversy as to which came first: the wooden carving or the cast metal statue). The statue has two items held by the Indian: a bow held vertically in the left hand, while the right has a horizontal arrow. These items are sometimes removed by vandals, particularly at Halloween. The Indian Chief statue was a popular installation (ca. 25 still exist) during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the Northeast and Midwest where they were typically named for a prominent local American Indian or the location.

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• IOOF

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  103 North Main Street, Le Roy, IL 61752

  +1 309-962-8030

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• Bargmann General Dentistry: Bargmann Chris DDS

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  102 East Center Street # 3, Le Roy, IL 61752

  +1 309-962-5080
• LeRoy Wellness Center

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  102 East Center Street, Le Roy, IL 61752

  +1 309-750-1819

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• Dr. Christian A. Bargmann, DMD

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  102 East Center Street #3, Le Roy, IL 61752

  +1 309-962-5080
• Bargmann General Dentistry

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  102 East Center Street # 3, Le Roy, IL 61752

  +1 309-962-5080
• Empire Township Supervisor

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  111 East Center Street, Le Roy, IL 61752

  +1 309-962-3731