Berlin Bear - San Antonio, TX
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vhasler
N 29° 25.232 W 098° 25.232
14R E 556210 N 3254718
Quick Description: Bronze bear was a gift from the City of Berlin for Hemisfair '68
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 7/5/2014 6:14:53 AM
Waymark Code: WMM1WV
Views: 2
Long Description:Official Description:
Standing bear balanced on hind legs with proper left forepaw extended and proper right forepaw held back at chest height. Sculpture is mounted on base next to sidewalk.
Inscriptions:
- Gus W. Fussel Berlin AR
- Plaque: Donated by the City Of Berlin on the Occasion of Hemisfair '68
Sculpture remains in excellent condition - and still popular with the tourists as a photo destination.
TITLE: Berlin Bear
ARTIST(S): Guss W. Fussel
DATE: 1968
MEDIUM: Bronze sculpture on concrete base
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS TX000360
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Located in Hemisfair Park near the Alamo Street entrance and in front of the gazebo.
San Antonio, Texas
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
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