Marquette in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Gay Liberation Sculpture
Photographed by William J. Toman, July 4, 2010
1. Gay Liberation Marker
In 1991, the sculpture was moved to its original intended home in New York City's Christopher Park. It is missed.
This installation commemorates the sculpture and honors the ongoing liberation of lesbians and gay men.
Erected 1993 by New Harvest Foundation, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1984.
Location. 43° 4.911′ N, 89° 21.764′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Marquette. It is at the intersection of Spaight Street and South Few Street, on the right when traveling east on Spaight Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: B. B. Clarke House (a few steps from this marker); Orton Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Curtis-Kittleson House (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Orton Park (about 600
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Also see . . . Christopher Park. The current home of the sculpture in New York City. (Submitted on July 6, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.)
Additional keywords. LGBT LGBTQ
Photographed by William J. Toman, July 4, 2010
2. Gay Liberation Marker
The marker is in the bushes to the left of the bench where the sculpture was located.
Photographed by William J. Toman, July 4, 2010
3. Gay Liberation Marker
Wide view of the marker looking toward Orton Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,625 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on July 12, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
