In Sam Houston Monument, how is the Origins discussed?
A monument circle in the statue's current location was proposed by landscape architect George Kessler in his 1916 plan for Hermann Park. As early as 1917, the Houston Chronicle was gathering money to build one for Sam Houston. Fabrication required $75,000, of which $40,000 was collected by the Women's City Club, $10,000 was provided by city government, and $25,000 was provided by state government. Potential designs were collected after advertising the project in national magazines. Entries were then displayed in a three night exhibition in the Humble Oil Building. The competition was judged by a panel of notable Houstonians, who selected Cerracchio's design. On August 16, 1925, the monument was unveiled by Sam Houston's great-granddaughter and dedicated by John Henry Kirby. At the time, three of the Sam Houston's own children were alive, and he was still remembered by many elderly Texans.
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