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Bloomington, Illinois: Abe Breaks Up A Fight Statue

Unveiled in 2010, local artist Andrew Jumonville's bronze sculpture is named Convergence of Purpose, but Abe appears to be thwarting his buddies Jesse Fell and David Davis from hitting each other.

Address:
600 N. East St., Bloomington, IL
Directions:
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, Douglas St. and East St.
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Abe and buddies.

Abe Breaks Up A Fight Statue

This statue is supposed to depict Abe Lincoln, Jesse Fell and David Davis planning out the future, but looks more like Abe trying to stop a brawl. Near the intersection of Douglas and East St in front of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.

[Doug, 11/30/2013]
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