| New Beginnings | |
|---|---|
 The statue in 2011 | |
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| Artist | Larry Anderson |
| Location | Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| 47°14′45.3″N122°26′12″W / 47.245917°N 122.43667°W | |
New Beginnings is a bronze sculpture by Larry Anderson, installed at Tacoma, Washington's Union Station, [1] in the United States.
Larry Anderson's bronze sculpture New Beginnings is installed on Pacific Avenue outside Union Station in downtown Tacoma. [2] [3] The artwork depicts a man arriving in the city and wearing a bowler hat. [4] [5] It has also been described as "an historical representation of individuals of entrepreneurial spirit". [6]
Steve Dunkelberger by SouthSoundTalk said the statue "bears a striking resemblance" to George Francis Train. [7]
The work was presented to the city and dedicated in 1984, marking Tacoma's centennial. [8]
Dunkelberger said the statue "provides a fitting tribute to Tacoma's quirky past that remains just as quirky today". [7]
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