Background
Crunelle, Leonard was born on July 8, 1872 in Lens, Pas-de-Clais, France. Son of Alberic and Marie (Strady) Crunelle.
Crunelle, Leonard was born on July 8, 1872 in Lens, Pas-de-Clais, France. Son of Alberic and Marie (Strady) Crunelle.
Pupil of Lorado Taft and Art Insurance Chicago.
Sculptor in Chicago since 1901. Principal works: status of Governor Richard Oglesby, Lincoln Park, Chicago. Status of Governor John M. Palmer, Springfield, Illinois.
Negro war memorial, Chicago.
Statue of Abraham Lincoln, Freeport, Illinois. Statue of Abraham Lincoln as captain in Blackhawk War, Dixon, Illinois.
2 Lincoln figures in Lincoln Tomb, Springfield, Illinois. Monument to Major General Artemas Ward, Washington, District of Columbia.
Monument of Doctor Mayo, Rochester, Minnesota.
George Washington, Robert Morris, Haym Salomon Monument, Chicago, Illinois.
Member Society Western Artists, Chicago Society Artists. Club: Cliff Dwellers.
Married Augusta Waughop, September 1893. Children: Marguerite, Jean West., Lawrence Doctorate., Lucille, Leonard, Alice Yvonne (deceased).