War Memorials
Leading artistic and entertainment figures of the time settled in many of the city’s residential neighborhoods. Local sculptor Isidor Konti commemorated his fellow citizens involvement in the Philippines, the Boxer Rebellion and the Spanish–American War with the design of this bronze warrior locally known as "The Hiker."
Best known for his works at the 1890 World's Columbian Exposition, the 1904 Saint Louis Fair, and the 1915 Panama–Pacific Exposition, Konti also designed a memorial to honor local citizens who died in the First World War. The memorial has been updated with new plaques in honor of those who died in later conflicts.
