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World-Famed Black Angel Has Perilously Close Call - By Well-Intentioned Girl Scouts
One Of The Finest Works . . . of the late Daniel Chester French was scheduled for a paint job. It stands at Lafayette Ave. and North Second St.
Winter's Magic Artistry Touches Dodge Memorial
Touched by winter's magic artistry, the Dodge Memorial statue and fountain are transformed into a picture of fairyland during the recent heavy snow.
Winter's magic artistry touches Dodge Memorial
...by winter's magic artistry, the Dodge memorial statue and fountain ...transformed into a picture of fairyland during the recent heavy snow....of a boat, resembles a fairy from an enchanted realm in the glow.
Will 'Black Angel' finally be moved?
The 'Black Angel'
Waiting for the touch
Waiting for the touch . . . of repair crews is the Ruth Ann Dodge memorial, better known as the Black Angel. Downing said the city will spend about $3,000 to spruce up the memorial, fixing the lights and possibly reconnecting the fountain that once…
The Black Angel: Fountain, Bluffs Heritage Flow Anew
Participating in Wednesday's dedication of the fountain at the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial were, from left, Mayor Tom Hanafan, Council Bluffs Arts Council President Phyllis Otto, Hitchcock Foundation President Denman Kountze, Council member Jane Peters…
The Black Angel : Fountain, Bluffs heritage flow anew
Participating in Wednesday's dedication of the fountain at the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial were, from left, Mayor Tom Hanafan, Council Bluffs Arts Council President Phyllis Otto, Hitchcock Foundation President Denman Kountze, Council member Jane Peters…
The Black Angel
The Black Angel . . . located near Lafayette Avenue and North Second Street was dedicated to the late Mrs. Grenville M. Dodge in 1920. At that time the statue was bronze, but through the years the weather has changed her to black. Now the weather has…
Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial
Photograph of the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial, "Black Angel" at Fairview Cemetery.
Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial
Photograph of the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial, "Black Angel" at Fairview Cemetery.
Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial
Postcard of the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial, "Black Angel" at Fairview Cemetery.
Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial
Photograph of the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial, "Black Angel" at Fairview Cemetery.
Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial
Photograph of the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial "Black Angel" at Fairview Cemetery in Council Bluffs.
Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial
Photograph of the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial "Black Angel"
Move Still A Possibility - Look Homeward, Angel?
Covered With Paint . . . is one indignity memorial statue has sustained at hands of vandals. Inaccessibility and vandalism are reasons sometimes cited for moving Dodge Memorial from present location near Fairview Cemetery. But city officials hope…
Money Flowing In As 'Black Angel' Work Continues
Above is an artist's rendering of the Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial upon completion of restoration work.
Look homeward, angel? Move still a possibility
Looking as it did . . .when placed in 1919, file photo shows memorial statue with water running from bowl. Fountain may be repaired this year. Sculptor Daniel Chester French once said the sculpture was his finest work. --Nonpareil Photo.
Historical Society of Pottawattamie County Member Journal
April 1998 Historical Society newsletter.
Fountain's Return To Be Commemorated
The "Black Angel" near Fairview Cemetery. The statue's fountain is now flowing again.
Fountain's return to be commemorated
The "Black Angel," near Fairview Cemetery. The statue's fountain is now flowing again. --Nonpareil Photo