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Bronze medallion for street lamp base, ca. 1928
Seattle sculptor James A. Wehn (1882-1973) designed this medallion which graced many of the city's streetlights starting in 1928. The year 1869 commemorates the incorporation of the city of Seattle. Wehn also designed the 1912 Chief Si'ahl (Chief Seattle) statue at the corner of 5th Avenue and Denny Way.
ID Number: 1957.1228.11
Date: Circa 1928
Creator(s):
Wehn, James, Designer
Physical Description: 1 Medal, Commemorative; bronze; .25 in.D x 4 in.Diam
Place Made: United States of America, WASHINGTON, Seattle
Credit: MOHAI, 1957.1228.11