The Patterson Memorial…

The John Henry Patterson Memorial is located in Hills and Dales MetroPark.  Situated on the crest of a hill inside the scenic park, the granite monument includes a stately bronze sculpture of John H. Patterson astride his horse, Spinner. The piece is then flanked by two allegorical figures on either side; one side representing education and industry and the other side representing progress and prosperity. Designed by sculptor Guiseppe Moretti and dedicated on May 26, 1928, the monument cost $92,000.00. The monument committee thought it would be fitting tribute to place the monument in Hills and Dales Park because Patterson had donated 325 acres of land to the City of Dayton in the early 1900s for the purpose of rest and recreation. This photograph is from Dayton History’s Image Collection.

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