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Madison, Wisconsin: Civil War Soldier in Gold

Typical statue of a Union soldier from the Civil War - except that it's covered in shiny 24 carat gold. Unveiled in July 2023. Nearby: a small outdoor sculpture of the 1950s Rayovac battery factory.

Nexus at Union Corners

Address:
2521 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI
Directions:
Nexus at Union Corners. Northeast side of the city, on the southeast corner of US-151/E. Washington Ave. and Milwaukee St. Rayovac sculpture is a block south, on the east side of US-151/E. Washington Ave., just south of its intersection with N. 7th St.
Hours:
Lit at night. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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Civil War Soldier in Gold.

Civil War Soldier in Gold

It's very shiny, that's for sure!

[A.Rodes, 12/25/2023]

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