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Reclining Elks – by Laura Gardin Fraser.

Location: Elks National Memorial
2750 N. Lakeview Avenue, intersection of Sheridan Road and Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park.

Two life size reclining elks flank the steps in front of the Elks National Memorial, where the steps where they meet the sidewalk.

These are made by Laura Gardin Fraser. Laura Gardin was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was the wife of James Earle Fraser. She created many metals, coins, fountains and animals. She was the first woman to design a coin for United States Treasury. She was especially famous for animal sculptures..

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Reclining Elks - by Laura Gardin Fraser

Two life size reclining elks flank the steps in front of the Elks National Memorial – by Laura Gardin Fraser

 

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Reclining Elks - by Laura Gardin Fraser

Reclining Elks – by Laura Gardin Fraser /  Elks National Memorial, Lincoln Park.

 

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Reclining Elks - by Laura Gardin Fraser

Reclining Elks – by Laura Gardin Fraser /  Elks National Memorial, Lincoln Park.

 

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Reclining Elks - by Laura Gardin Fraser

Reclining Elks – by Laura Gardin Fraser /  Elks National Memorial, Lincoln Park.

 

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RELATED LINKS

Chicago, Public Art in Lincoln Park .. click here..
Chicago, Art by Location.. click here..
Women Artists.. click here..
Home: Public Art in Chicago.. click here..

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