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Chicago, Illinois: Stone Caveman

Carved in 1915 by Nicholas Ivancic, the caveman stands outside the second floor of a building, appearing to hold up the third floor.

Address:
3532 E. 95th St., Chicago, IL
Directions:
Southeast side of the city. On the north side of E. 95th St. The fifth brick building east of its intersection with S. Ewing Ave. The caveman is partly obscured by a tree.
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Stone Caveman.

Stone Caveman

I think the "Stone Caveman" is Jesus, or perhaps John the Baptist....

[Keith Yearman, 10/08/2021]

The statue was carved in 1915 by the building owner, Nicholas Ivancic. The bearskin outfit is definitely caveman. John the Baptist probably wore goatskins.

Stone Caveman

There is a building in Chicago that has a seven-foot-tall stone caveman on its exterior that appears to be standing on the second floor, supporting the third floor. The statue was created in 1915 by the building owner, Nicholas Ivancic.

[Jay Golan, 02/25/2019]

Most people think he's a caveman, but some believe he's John the Baptist.


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