Spanish American War Memorial
Part of a series that commemorates the Civil War, the Spanish American War, and World War I, 'The Hiker' resembles a campaign soldier in uniform, cast from bronze perched atop volcanic rock.
Art Form: Sculpture
Location: Downtown
Collection(s): City of Tucson
Funding: Parks and Recreation
Artist(s): Gorham Foundries
Gorham Foundries, Spanish American War Memorial, 1959.
Created by Gorham Foundries using bronze and volcanic rock, 'The Hiker' depicts a soldier in campaign uniform. The monument is one in a series of 50+ similar pieces used to commemorate the Civil War, the Spanish American War, and World War I.
Dimensions: 8'h on 6' stone pedestal
Address: Armory Park (Military Plaza), SW corner of 6th Ave. and 13th St. (200 S. 6th Ave.)
