Kwagulth Totem Pole Lake View, Chicago



the kwagulth totem pole on lakefront tourist attraction.


in lakeview section of lincoln park, overlooking intersection of north lake shore drive, , west addison street totem pole of kwanusila, thunderbird of kwagu ł first nations tribe. plaque below totem pole reads:



kwanusila thunderbird, authentic kwagu ł totem pole, carved in red cedar tony hunt of fort rupert, british columbia. crests carved upon totem pole represent kwanusila thunderbird, whale man on back, , sea monster. many people not realize totem poles regionally used first nations along coastal areas of british columbia. kwanusila exact replica of original kraft lincoln park totem pole, donated city of chicago james l. kraft on june 20, 1929, , stood on spot until october 9, 1985. discovered years before pole moved, pole of type did not exist in types @ provincial british columbia museum located in victoria, b.c., canada. arrangements made duplicate of chicago original made same amerindian tribe made original. request made , approved chicago park district original totem pole existed here presented british columbia. kwanusila dedicated school children of chicago, , presented city of chicago kraft, inc. on may 21, 1986.



prominently visible lake shore drive, totem pole highlighted on chicago city maps place of interest, visited residents , tourists alike. totem pole stands in front of jarvis migratory bird sanctuary.







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