Education
A native of Elberfeld, he studied art and sculpture, and after immigrating to the United States in 1910.
A native of Elberfeld, he studied art and sculpture, and after immigrating to the United States in 1910.
He quickly settled in the Street.Louis area and worked passionately as an architectural sculptor. The material, a cast composite stone called "Aldonite" was selected before the sculptor was chosen and the design approved. Twelve monuments were cast and placed in twelve designated cities across the United States, marking the National Old Trails Highway from Bethesda, Maryland to Upland, California.
The sculpture itself are representative of the strength, courage, and role of the pioneer woman in establishing the early western territories.
Each monument were dedicated in their respective state in 1928 and 1929.