Buffalo Arts Commission -- City of Buffalo

An American eagle with its wings uplifted almost vertical sits atop a tiered base. The inscription on the front of the base reads: "In honor of the brave men and women of this city who loyally served their country in WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War." The lower inscription reads: "Dedicated and erected by the Federation of Italian-American Societies of Buffalo, New York." The lowest inscription reads: "Italian-American Veterans Square Rededicated June 20, 1981."

Biographical Info.

Bio.
The base of this statue was re-engraved to include the Korean War and Vietnam War when it was moved to its present location. The concrete footer was also engraved to mark its rededication.

Location History

Location	Purpose	Date Verified	Current Record
S. Elmwood Ave., Mohawk St., and Niagara St. intersection median	Display	December 2003	Yes
Columbus Park on Niagara St. between Porter Ave. and Connecticut St.	Display	November 1979	No

Conservation/Preservation History

Treatment Performed by	Date Completed	Previous Object Condition	New Object Condition	Previous Base Condition	New Base Condition	Current Record
Russell-Marti Conservation Services Inc.	October 2002	Very Good	Very Good	Good	Good	Yes
Russell-Marti Conservation Services Inc.	September 1997	Fair	Very Good	Good	Good	No

Condition Survey History

Surveyed By	Purpose	Date Completed	Object Condition	Base Condition	Current Record
University at Buffalo, School of Architecture and Planning	Save Outdoor Sculpture Inventory and Condition Survey	July 1992	Fair	Fair	No