Night view of Henry Lion's bronze 'Pioneer Fountain Group' statue. Also known as the Daniel O. McCarthy Pioneer Fountain, or the Miner's Statue, this work, located in Carthay Circle across from the Carthay Theatre, honors the memory of the California Pioneers of '49.' The plaque reads, "This fountain is a memorial to the gallant pioneers of '49 of whom Daniel O. McCarthy, patriot, miner, leader, was an outstanding example. He was born Raleigh, N.C., August 24, 1830. Died Los Angeles, August 13, 1919. Through his newspaper "The American Flag" San Francisco, he helped preserve California to the Union. This long useful life is a heritage of which the Golden State is justly proud. Dedicated by Ramona Parlor 109 NSGW. Signature on miner: Henry Lion 1924,25. Photo dated: February 19. 1927.
Pioneer Fountain Group (Los Angeles, Calif.) Bronze sculpture, American--California--Los Angeles Statues--California--Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Collection photographs Night photographs Lion, Henry
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