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Even within what appears to be the rigid symmetry of the Michigan Avenue Bridge, a Sculptor makes decisions. Above, James Earle Fraser's "Discoverers" looks to the right -- that Guardian Angel leading the charge is headed straight toward Michigan Avenue. Henry Hering's work (below), "The Defenders" turns in upon itself, and is "at rest" on its Bridge Tower.
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The difference in depictions of the Native Americans is also at variance. Hering's Indians attack. Fraser's are at ease. Docile. The truth may be somewhere in between.
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Literally. This Colonial Dames of Ameria plaque is located on the bridge span itself. There are two. And both are of remarkable quality.
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