Danville USA Sculpture, Danville, IL
Brick sculpture in Danville, Illinois by the artist Donna Dobberfuhl entitled "Danville, USA". It depicts prominent citizens of Danville. An accompanying plaque reads:
Identified below are several notable citizens of Danville depicted in the brick sculpture. Certain faces may be recognizable to some while others represent the various trades, professions, talents and contributions of everyday citizens.
1. Dr. William Fithian - Prominent physician, close friend of Lincoln, residence is now Vermilion County Museum.
2. Capt. William P. Black - Company commander during Civil War. He and John Black are only two brothers in U.S. History to win Congressional Medals of Honor.
3. Jasper C. Winslow - Elected Danville's first Mayor in 1868.
4. Laura Lee - Teacher, humanitarian, community center named for her.
5. Chief Keannekeuk - Native American Chief of the Kickapoo Tribe.
6. Wayman "Hickey" Mayberry - War hero, killed by sniper during World War I. American Legion Post 736 named for him.
7. Helen Morgan - Club singer, actress, appeared inh many movies and on radio.
8. Joseph G. "Uncle Joe" Cannon - Famed Danville Congressman and Speaker of the House.
9. Katherine Randolph - One of the founders of Red Mask Theater, its only director from 1936 - 1968.
10. Lottie Jones - Author, local historian, co-founder Illinois Printing Company.
11. Joe Tanner - Astronaut, Atlantis Mission STS - 66.
12. Red Ruffing - Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher with New York Yankees.
13. Charles Bradley - War hero, died in France during World War I. American Legion Post 736 named for him.
14. Lucy Woodbury - Bicycle enthusiast, early feminist.
Danville USA Sculpture, Danville, IL
Brick sculpture in Danville, Illinois by the artist Donna Dobberfuhl entitled "Danville, USA". It depicts prominent citizens of Danville. An accompanying plaque reads:
Identified below are several notable citizens of Danville depicted in the brick sculpture. Certain faces may be recognizable to some while others represent the various trades, professions, talents and contributions of everyday citizens.
1. Dr. William Fithian - Prominent physician, close friend of Lincoln, residence is now Vermilion County Museum.
2. Capt. William P. Black - Company commander during Civil War. He and John Black are only two brothers in U.S. History to win Congressional Medals of Honor.
3. Jasper C. Winslow - Elected Danville's first Mayor in 1868.
4. Laura Lee - Teacher, humanitarian, community center named for her.
5. Chief Keannekeuk - Native American Chief of the Kickapoo Tribe.
6. Wayman "Hickey" Mayberry - War hero, killed by sniper during World War I. American Legion Post 736 named for him.
7. Helen Morgan - Club singer, actress, appeared inh many movies and on radio.
8. Joseph G. "Uncle Joe" Cannon - Famed Danville Congressman and Speaker of the House.
9. Katherine Randolph - One of the founders of Red Mask Theater, its only director from 1936 - 1968.
10. Lottie Jones - Author, local historian, co-founder Illinois Printing Company.
11. Joe Tanner - Astronaut, Atlantis Mission STS - 66.
12. Red Ruffing - Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher with New York Yankees.
13. Charles Bradley - War hero, died in France during World War I. American Legion Post 736 named for him.
14. Lucy Woodbury - Bicycle enthusiast, early feminist.