Judge Thomas Burke
Artist
Carl Gould
Artist
Hermon Macneil
MediumGranite, marble, bronze
Dimensions156 in. (396.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift to the City of Seattle from the Thomas Burke Memorial Committee.
Gould’s Judge Thomas Burke is a statue honoring pioneer Judge Thomas Burke, who was instrumental in bringing transcontinental railroad to Seattle. There was much debate over where the statue would be placed, but it was ultimately decided to have it placed in Volunteer Park. It was dedicated on March 27, 1930.
Location: Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98112
Location: Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98112
