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A bronze statue of Balto by Frederick Roth is installed in Central Park, Manhattan, New York. Balto (1919 – March 14, 1933) was an Alaskan husky and sled dog belonging to musher and breeder Leonhard Seppala.
On a rocky outcrop just east of Willowdale Arch stands a memorial to the Siberian husky dog, Balto, one the most beloved monuments in the Park.
New York dog lovers raised money to honor the Alaskan malamute that led a sled dog team in the delivery of diptheria antitoxins to the citizens of Nome, Alaska in 1924. The statue, sculpted by Frederick George Richard Roght, was dedicated in December 1925.
Jan 4, 2018 · Arguably the most popular statue in the Park is of Balto, the famed Alaskan sled dog that battled blizzard conditions to deliver medicine to children in Nome, Alaska. Like many statues in the Park, this bronze sculpture has a fascinating background story.
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One of the most admired monuments in Central Park the Balto Statue stands on a rock outcropping on the path leading north from the Tisch Children’s Zoo.
On December 17, 1925, 10 months after his arrival in Nome, Balto was present as this bronze statue was unveiled in Central Park. Balto died in 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio, where his stuffed body is on display at Cleveland’s Natural History Museum.
Statue of Balto in Central Park, New York City. A statue of Balto, sculpted by Frederick Roth, was erected in New York City 's Central Park on December 17, 1925, ten months after Balto's arrival in Nome. Balto modeled in front of Roth [59][60] and was present for the monument's unveiling. [61]
Discover the inspiring story behind Central Park's statue of Balto, the heroic sled dog who helped save lives during an epidemic in Alaska. Learn about the statue's history, cultural significance, and why it's a popular attraction for families and history buffs alike.
Oct 26, 2016 · A plaque below Balto’s statue is a relief of the seven sled dogs on their grueling 600-mile journey. Sculptor Frederick G. R. Roth made animals his specialty; two more of his works, Dancing Goat and Honey Bear, both from 1927, are in the Central Park Zoo.
