September 10, 2014
Sculptor Deborah Hand (far left) spoke at Dunbar Park, 200 E. 31st St., before the unveiling of her Paul Laurence Dunbar statute on September 6, 2014. Hand, who became very emotional while speaking, was flanked by 3rd Ward Alderman Pat Dowell, 1st Ward Alderman Bob Fioretti, and Ill. State Sen. Mattie Hunter (Dist.-3) and several others.
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Paul Laurence Dunbar Statue Unveiled at Dunbar Park
The creation of the statue was commissioned by the Chicago Park District and The Friends of Dunbar Park (TFDP).