Solomon Juneau Monument, Milwaukee
The Solomon Juneau Monument stands proudly in Juneau Park, Milwaukee, honoring the city鈥檚 first mayor and founder. Created by American sculptor Richard Henry Park and unveiled on July 6, 1887, the statue commemorates Solomon Juneau, a French Canadian fur trader turned civic leader who helped shape Milwaukee鈥檚 early identity.
The monument features a 15-foot bronze statue of Juneau atop a limestone base, with bronze reliefs on its north and south faces. One relief depicts Juneau being welcomed by Native Americans, with the inscription: 鈥淪olomon Juneau, First Mayor of Milwaukee, MDCCCXXXXVI.鈥� The other shows his election to Congress. The back of the monument credits Charles T. Bradley and William H. Metcalf, local shoe manufacturers and friends of the Juneau family, for donating the sculpture to the city.
Born near Montreal in 1793, Solomon Juneau arrived in the Milwaukee area in 1818 as a fur trader with the American Fur Company. He later purchased land between the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan, founding Juneau Town, which eventually became part of the City of Milwaukee. A key figure in the city鈥檚 development, he served as postmaster, and village president, and in 1846, was elected Milwaukee鈥檚 first mayor. He died in 1856 while working as a U.S. government agent.
Today, the monument is both a striking work of art and a lasting tribute to one of Milwaukee鈥檚 most influential pioneers.
The monument features a 15-foot bronze statue of Juneau atop a limestone base, with bronze reliefs on its north and south faces. One relief depicts Juneau being welcomed by Native Americans, with the inscription: 鈥淪olomon Juneau, First Mayor of Milwaukee, MDCCCXXXXVI.鈥� The other shows his election to Congress. The back of the monument credits Charles T. Bradley and William H. Metcalf, local shoe manufacturers and friends of the Juneau family, for donating the sculpture to the city.
Born near Montreal in 1793, Solomon Juneau arrived in the Milwaukee area in 1818 as a fur trader with the American Fur Company. He later purchased land between the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan, founding Juneau Town, which eventually became part of the City of Milwaukee. A key figure in the city鈥檚 development, he served as postmaster, and village president, and in 1846, was elected Milwaukee鈥檚 first mayor. He died in 1856 while working as a U.S. government agent.
Today, the monument is both a striking work of art and a lasting tribute to one of Milwaukee鈥檚 most influential pioneers.
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Sight Name: Solomon Juneau Monument
Sight Location: Milwaukee, USA (See walking tours in Milwaukee)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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