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1908 by James When
This Tilikum Place statue was created by James A. Wehn, not “James When,” and official Seattle sources date it to 1912, not 1908.
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Official Seattle sources identify the sculptor as James A. Wehn / James Wehn and date the Tilikum Place statue to 1912. Seattle Parks says the city secured James A. Wehn in 1907 but that "it was not until November 1912 that the unveiling took place." Seattle's Office of Arts & Culture likewise describes the work as "Chief Seattle" by James Wehn and states that it was unveiled on Nov. 13, 1912. That means the article text "1908 by James When" is incorrect on both the artist's name and the year.
2 sources
- Tilikum Place - Parks | seattle.gov
In 1907, the services of Seattle's pioneer sculptor, James A. Wehn, were secured... Therefore it was not until November 1912 that the unveiling took place by Miss Myrtle Loughery, the great-great-granddaughter of the Chief.
- Weekly Art Hit: 'Chief Seattle' by James Wehn - Art Beat
James Wehn's near-life-size historic bronze statue of Chief Seattle... The artwork was finally unveiled by Chief Seattle's great-great-granddaughter in an impressive ceremony on Founders' Day, Nov. 13, 1912.