West End in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Walker Hancock

Born June 28, 1901

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2019

1. Walker Hancock Marker

Inscription. Born and raised in St. Louis, Walker Hancock graduated from Central High School in 1917. A realist sculptor who concentrated on the human form Hancock's works include "Zuni Bird Charmer" at the St. Louis Zoo, "Christ in Majesty" in the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and the Pennsylvania Railroad World War II Memorial, a stunning work that features a 39-foot bronze angel lifting a fallen soldier from flame. Hancock served in WWII as one of the famed "Monuments Men" who recovered art looted by the Nazis for his personal contributions to art and his efforts to preserve the great works of others, Walker Hancock was awarded the National Medal of Art in 1989 and the Medal of Freedom in 1990.

Erected by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 38° 39.338′ N, 90° 18.034′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in West End. Marker is on Delmar Boulevard east of Eastgate Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6225 Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis MO 63130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carl Wimar (here, next to this marker); "Butch" O'Hare (a few steps from this marker); Brett Hull (within shouting distance of this marker); Whitey Herzog (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Philippine Duchesne, RSCJ (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Weber (within shouting distance of this marker); Maxine Waters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert S. Brookings (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.