About this property
The Spirit of the American Doughboy is a pressed copper sculpture by E. M. Viquesney, designed to honor the veterans and casualties of World War I. Mass-produced during the 1920s and 1930s for communities throughout the United States, the statue's design was the most popular of its kind, spawning a wave of collectible miniatures and related memorabilia as well as numerous copies by other artists. Its title is often shortened to The Doughboy.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 97000455. It was listed on May 22, 1997.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Spirit of the American Doughboy Monument-Helena listed on the National Register?
Spirit of the American Doughboy Monument-Helena was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Spirit of the American Doughboy Monument-Helena?
Spirit of the American Doughboy Monument-Helena is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Spirit of the American Doughboy Monument-Helena?
The period of significance for Spirit of the American Doughboy Monument-Helena is recorded as the civil_war era.
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