Goddesses of Industry and Agriculture

Dublin Core

Title

Goddesses of Industry and Agriculture

Subject

Public Sculpture

Description

The twelve-foot five-ton sculptures of Greek goddess symbolizing agriculture and industry stood at the entrance of the original Chicago Board of Trade, built in 1885. It was designed by William W. Boyington, best known today for his work on the Chicago Water Tower.

Creator

William W. Boyington

Source

http://www.publicartinchicago.com/chicago-loop-agriculture-and-industry-unknown-sculptor/

Date

1885

Contributor

Bill Sun

Type

Still Image

Files

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Citation

William W. Boyington, “Goddesses of Industry and Agriculture,” Paris of the Midwest: Chicago, 1837-1987, accessed April 18, 2024, https://parisofthemidwest.omeka.net/items/show/262.