Gertie the Duck
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Gertie the Duck is an icon of Milwaukee, Wisconsin history and the subject of a 4-foot-tall (1.2 m) bronze sculpture by American artist Gwendolyn Gillen.[1] It was installed on the Wisconsin Avenue bridge in September 1997.
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Artist | Gwendolyn Gillen[1] |
Year | 1997 (1997) |
Location | Milwaukee |
Coordinates | 43°2′19″N 87°54′37″W |
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The story of her heroic efforts to hatch six ducklings became an inspiration for many war-weary Americans near the end of World War II. Gertie's story unfolded as a daily serial in the local newspaper for 37 days, captivating the residents of Milwaukee, the state and eventually the country.[2]