W.C. Handy Statue

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Title

W.C. Handy Statue

Subject

Statues/Monuments; Florence, AL; Handy, W.C.

Description

The W.C. Handy Statue is located in Wilson Park near downtown Florence. The statue depicts Florence native and "Father of the Blues," W.C. Handy playing his trumpet with sheet music of some of his most famous songs at his feet.

Creator

Claire Eagle, University of North Alabama

Source

Personal visit to statue/monument

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Format

Image