Statue of Martin Luther King Jr. (Milwaukee) facts for kids
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| Artist | Erik Blome |
| Year | 1998 |
| Type | bronze |
| Dimensions | 290 cm (114 in) |
| Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| 43°03′12″N 87°54′51″W / 43.053359°N 87.914109°W | |
| Owner | YWCA of Greater Milwaukee |
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a 1998 public art work designed by American artist Erik Blome, located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The bronze sculpture depicts the civil rights movement leader Martin Luther King Jr. standing on a pedestal of books. It was commissioned by the YWCA of Greater Milwaukee and is located in front of the King Heights apartments.
See also
- Children of the West End
- Civil rights movement in popular culture
- Martin Luther King Jr. (Wilson sculpture), Washington, D.C.
- Statue of Martin Luther King Jr. (Austin, Texas)
- Statue of Martin Luther King Jr. (Houston)
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