Vulcan Statue, Birmingham, AL
1904 (Photographs 1976)
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The Vulcan Statue by Guiseppi Moretti was dedicated in 1904 in Birmingham, Alabama.
The 60 ton God of Fire and Forges is 56 feet tall and mounted on a 124 foot tower. Dressed in classical dress, Vulcan is depicted holding a torch in one hand while the other rests on an anvil. The iron used to create the statue are from the local Birmingham mine. Originally created for the Alabama exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (also known as the St. Louis World's Fair), it was the largest cast iron sculpture when it was unveiled. After the exposition, the statue was neglected until a WPA project built a park and pedestal for the statue.
The photos and description of the Vulcan Statue in Birmingham, AL are part of materials from its registration form for the National Register of Historic Places.
The 60 ton God of Fire and Forges is 56 feet tall and mounted on a 124 foot tower. Dressed in classical dress, Vulcan is depicted holding a torch in one hand while the other rests on an anvil. The iron used to create the statue are from the local Birmingham mine. Originally created for the Alabama exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (also known as the St. Louis World's Fair), it was the largest cast iron sculpture when it was unveiled. After the exposition, the statue was neglected until a WPA project built a park and pedestal for the statue.
The photos and description of the Vulcan Statue in Birmingham, AL are part of materials from its registration form for the National Register of Historic Places.
This primary source comes from the Records of the National Park Service.
National Archives Identifier: 77836518
Full Citation: Vulcan Statue, Birmingham, AL; 1904 (Photographs 1976); National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records: Alabama; National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records, 2013 - 2017; Records of the National Park Service, Record Group 79; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/vulcan-statue-birmingham-al, June 15, 2025]Rights: Copyright Not Evaluated Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
