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Cincinnati, Ohio: Lincoln Statue Loved by Teddy

Abe stands, beardless and rumpled, with large articulated hands and big Lincoln size 14 feet. George Barnard spent 5 years sculpting the 11 tall bronze of President #16; dedicated in 1917. It was Teddy Roosevelt's favorite statue of Lincoln.

Lytle Park

Address:
501 E. 4th St., Cincinnati, OH
Directions:
East edge of downtown, in Lytle Park, at the corner of E. 4th and Ludlow Sts.
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Lincoln Statue Loved by Teddy

Nice park on the edge of downtown. It was very sunny and hard to get a photo.

[Steve, 08/27/2020]

Even in good light, this Abe can be difficult to appreciate. It was the favorite Lincoln statue of President Teddy Roosevelt, but Abe's son, Robert, hated it.

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