The Timeless Tribute – Joan of Arc in PDX's Laurelhurst

Situated in César E. Chávez Circle, where NE César E. Chavez Blvd. meets Glisan, this ain't your average statue in PDX's Laurelhurst – it's dedicated to Joan of Arc, aka the Maid of Orleans, and a nod to the Doughboys who bravely battled it out in World War I. This awesome statue, known as Jeanne d'Arc, was a cool gift to the city back in 1924, courtesy of American businessman Henry Waldo Coe, inspired by the French heroine and the heroic deeds of the Doughboys.

Cast by Emmanuel Frémiet in 1874, the bronze figure towers about 12 feet high, with a height of 5.5 feet and a breadth of 9 feet, encapsulating the inspiring essence of Joan of Arc. Her flag is made from copper. The base, supporting this statue, is a creative masterpiece by Margaret Goodin Fritsch, the first lady grad of the School of Architecture at the University of Oregon, and was beautifully crafted by Blaesing Granite works. It's worth mentioning that the gold leaf decorating the statue was added in 2002, making it part of the statue's history.

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