Boy With The Boot

by Shawna Rowe

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Boy With The Boot

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Shawna Rowe

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Photograph - Photography

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This charming statue is the unofficial Sandusky, Ohio mascot. It stands on top of a large fountain in the middle of Washington Park in the downtown area. At night the fountain is illuminated with colored lights. The statue was installed in 1895 by Voltaire Scott. He purchased a two story hotel in the downtown area and wanted his guests to have a more beautiful view. A small park was established across the street from the hotel with this statue as a centerpiece. Damage from a tornado and the need for a parking lot in 1935 brought this small park to an end. The statue was moved to Washington Park where it stood until the 90's. Unfortunately, vandals damaged the statue several times and the original was replaced with a bronze casting. The original zinc statue is now on display in the lobby of our City Hall.

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September 19th, 2012

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