Civic Center in Denver in Denver County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Broncho Buster
Alexander Phimister Proctor, Sculptor
| | 1860 - 1950 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 22, 2024
1. Broncho Buster Marker
In 1917, Denver Mayor Robert Speer asked Proctor to sculpt two equestrian monuments for the city, Broncho Buster and On the War Trail.
Broncho Buster captures the legendary spirit of the Old West here in the heart of Denver. The cowboy model, Bill "Slim" Ridings, was a notable Pendleton Round-Up rodeo rider.
Proctor moved with his family to Denver in 1871, where he developed a love for hunting and sketching wild animals. Self-proclaimed "sculptor in buckskin," Proctor was a true frontiersman, growing up hunting jackrabbits in what is now Civic Center Park.
Cast 1919, Gorham Co. Founders
Dedicated December 1, 1920
Presented to Denver by J. K. Mullen
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 39° 44.335′ N, 104° 59.342′ W. Marker is in Denver, Colorado, in Denver County. It is in Civic Center. It is on 14th Avenue east of Bannock Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 W 14th Ave, Denver
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Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Front Range. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: On The War Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of Christopher Columbus (within shouting distance of this marker); Civic Center (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Passing of the Street Car (about 500 feet away); In Memory of Sadie M. Likens (about 600 feet away); Smoky Hill Trail (about 600 feet away); Alfred Dach (about 700 feet away); Liberty Bell Replica (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denver.
Regarding Broncho Buster. Bronco Buster is misspelled as Broncho Buster.
Additional keywords. Bronco Buster
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 22, 2024
2. Bronco Buster Statue and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
