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Memorial for Belle Austin Jacobs is a public artwork by American artist Sylvia Shaw Judson (sculptor) and Alexander C. Eschweiler (architect), formerly located in Kosciuszko Park, Lincoln Village, City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The Statue depicted a young woman kneeling to feed a squirrel. It celebrated the life and philanthropy of Belle Austin Jacobs best known for her work with husband Herbert Henry Jacobs as the founders of organized social work in Wisconsin, founding the University Settlement House and more.

Description
About four feet tall and weighing 500-1000 lbs the bronze statue by Sylvia Shaw Judson sat atop a black granite base with limestone benches designed by Alexander C. Eschweiler

Historical information
The statue portion of this sculpture was stolen in 1975. The estimated value of the statue at the time was $10,000. It's scrap metal value wa $175-$400.

Acquisition
Financed in memory of Belle Austin Jacobs by the Belle Jacobs Memorial Association at a cost of $5,600

Condition
unknown