Name/Title
W. C. Sell Trophy, 1925Entry/Object ID
2021.3.2Tags
Shaker Lakes, 1920s, 20th Century, Shaker HeightsDescription
The W. C. Sell trophy, named after Shaker Lakes Canoe Club co-founder and first Commodore William C. Sell, was designed by Cleveland sculptor Walter A. Sinz. Sinz attended and taught at the Cleveland School of Art and was renowned for his bronze and medal work. He is most famous for designing the Thompson Trophy that was awarded in the National Air Races in the 1930s. The figure in the canoe was modeled after John Ulman, a former club commodore and the donor’s father.Acquisition
Accession
2021.3Source or Donor
John "Jack" UlmanCredit Line
Gift of Jack UlmanLocation
Location
Room
Isabel Main RoomBuilding
Shaker Historical SocietyDate
March 13, 2026Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Shaker Lakes Canoe ClubRelated Places
Place
Lake
Lower LakeCity
Shaker Heights, Cleveland HeightsCounty
Cuyahoga CountyState/Province
OhioCountry
United States
