Strength – South-West Statuary – W. Washington Ave.
This group represents "Strength." The central figure holds in one hand a short sword and in
the other a shield, and shows man ready for his country's defense. Of the subordinate figures,
one bears a club and the other a hammer, implements pertaining to such industrial acts as
require endurance and muscular strength. Man can achieve little without a fair endowment of
bodily vigor; the more liberal the endowment, other things being equal, the greater his
possibilities of achievement. One of the figures, powerful in appearance, is represented as
being blind, suggesting that physical strength alone is not sufficient to serve efficiently
and to defend successfully the state and country. But when supported and directed by knowledge
its value is increased a thousand fold for service and defense.
This group represents "Strength." The central figure holds in one hand a short sword and in
the other a shield, and shows man ready for his country's defense. Of the subordinate figures,
one bears a club and the other a hammer, implements pertaining to such industrial acts as
require endurance and muscular strength. Man can achieve little without a fair endowment of
bodily vigor; the more liberal the endowment, other things being equal, the greater his
possibilities of achievement. One of the figures, powerful in appearance, is represented as
being blind, suggesting that physical strength alone is not sufficient to serve efficiently
and to defend successfully the state and country. But when supported and directed by knowledge
its value is increased a thousand fold for service and defense.