Focus on Bust of Christian Wahl and explain the Description.
The bronze bust of Christian Wahl depicts a kindly balding older gentleman sporting a beard and mustache, and wearing an overcoat, suit and tie. The sculpture sits on a red granite base with an inscription on the back stating: "He gave /  his ripest years and study / to the parks / rewarded alive / by / grateful remembrance". This inscription is signed. There is an inscription on the front of the base that states: "In memory of Christian Wahl / born February 12, 1829 / died October 19, 1901". In 2023, the bust was relocated from Wahl Park, on the city’s north side, to Lake Park, adjacent to Wahl Avenue. It is administered by the Milwaukee County, Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture.
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