Name/Title
Pony Express Statue, 10th & Francis Streets, 1940Entry/Object ID
2007.33.832ACDescription
Pony Express Statue, 10th & Francis Streets, 1940. Pony Express National Memorial Statue. Architects: George Eckel & Aldrich. Located in triangle made by 10th Street, Francis Street, Frederick Avenue. Constructed 1939, Dedicated in 1940. Sculptor:
07.33.832A Study model, handwritten notes on back by sculptor, Hermon MacNeil, Glossy, 1939. Photographer: DeWitt Ward Studio, 227 W. 13th St., New York City.
There is a duplicate of this print in Oversize, Drawer B, back,. Also a similar oversize showing the opposite side of the study model.
07.33.832B Pony Express Statue installed in place in triangle of land bordered by 10th, Frederick, and Francis Streets. This photo emphasizes the site with City Hall & Smith Park in background, 1940
07.33.832C Printed Sketch of proposed site of Pony Express Statue in triangle of land opposite City Hall
Envelope 1
13 In-Process photos (not assigned letter designations):
2-Construction Shed, painted on side "Pony Express Memorial, Eckel & Aldrich Architects, Lehr Construction Co, Contractors." snapshot
1-Dirt excavation of Smith Park step area on 10th St, snapshot
1-Clay Model, closeup of side with whip, dated Dec. 11, 1939, DeWitt Photographer, NY
1-Clay Model, closeup of side with whip, dated Dec. 23, 1939. DeWitt Photographer, NY
1-Clay Model, closeup of side without whip, dated Dec. 23, 1939, DeWitt Photographer, NY
1-Clay Model, close up of side with whip, undated, notes about changes on back, DeWitt Photographer, NY
1-Clay Model, looking from rear, tail not complete, undated, DeWitt Photographer, NY
1-Clay Model, looking at statue from rear, tail complete, undated, DeWitt Photographer, NY
1-Clay Model, looking directly at front of horse, notes on back analyzing length of knees, DeWitt Photographer, NY
1-Clay Model on stone pedestal, drawing-like, Prawitz Photographer, St. Joseph
1-Statue from whip side after casting, MacNeil seated at foot, dated April 15, 1940, DeWitt Photographer, NY
1-Statue after casting, whip side, undated, DeWitt Photographer, NY
Envelope 2
14 photos of Installed Statue
1-Duplicate of "B"
1-2 Views of Balustrade along Smith Park, 10th Street and Frederick Avenue
2-Pony Express Site, view from triangle corner looking east toward 10th Street.
2-Pony Express Statue closeup, Lew Shady, Photographer.
2-Pony Express Statue closeup looking at west end or front of statue.
5-Pony Express Statue, various views, some duplicates
1-Pony Express Statue, colored gold, not on pedestal, with "St. Joseph to Sacramento" on bottom
1-Postcard, Pony Express Statue
1-Card, 3 photos, Washington Monument, Philadelphia, Lincoln Memorial, Pony Express Statue.
1-Brochure reprinting New York Times announcing the Pony Express Memorial post card and its addition to President Franklin Roosevelt's postcard collection, mentioning it as a PWA project. Presentation to President made by Sam Stone. Inside are 2 original letters to Thornton Cash, Prompt Printing from M.A. LeHand, White House Private Secretary on behalf of President, thanking him for receipt of first Pony Express Memorial postcard, dated May 16, 1940.
1-Advertisement for Postcards of Pony Express Statue, for sale at Woolworth's, 617 Felix. White House letter on reverse side.
1-Envelope for Pony Express Memorial Post cards. "Compliments of St. Joseph Junior Chamber of Commerce to the Delegates at the U.S.J.C.C. National Convention, Washington, D.C., June 19-22, 1940."
Oversize, Drawer B, back.
1-Drawing, Proposed site for Statue, showing on the triangular landscape with City Center Park remodel in background.
1-Colorized photo of Pony Express Statue facing West, from Francis Street. Statue is in focus, golden color horse/rider on white pedestal. Background is blurred but 2 photographers are taking pictures of the statue.
1- Colorized photo, similar to above but taken from Frederick Ave. (No photographers)
2-Photos of study model. See "A" above.Collection
Eckel-BrunnerMade/Created
Studio
Prawitz StudiosDate made
1939 - 1940Place
City
St. JosephState/Province
MissouriNotes
Date: 1940
Medium: Photographic PaperLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Pony express, ArchitectureSearch Terms
Frederick Avenue and Tenth Street, Francis Street and Tenth Street, Pony Express Statue Dedication, Woolsworth Department Store, Pony Express Statue, Eckel & Aldrich, Architects, Frederick AvenueDimensions
Dimension Notes
Printsize: 7 ¼" x 9"
Linen backingRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Eckel, GeorgePerson or Organization
Roosevelt, Franklin D.Person or Organization
SAM STONEPerson or Organization
MacNeil, Hermon A.
