Practical note
The site is accessible in public space. Respect private property and residents.Monument Cleveland / US seit 1911
Richard Wagner Statue in Edgewater Park
The statue is among the most prominent Wagner monuments outside Europe.
Image credit
Bain News Service / Library of Congress, No known restrictions on publication · Library of Congress ↗︎01 / Why this place matters
Afterlife
The monument erected in 1911 shows how strongly Wagner was publicly commemorated in American cities. Its park setting makes visible a reception sustained by immigrant and musical associations beyond European opera houses.
02 / Plan the visit
Cleveland
Always verify opening hours, tickets and accessibility directly with the operator.- Relevant years
- seit 1911
- Type
- Monument
- Story
- Afterlife
- Status
- Outdoor site
- Address
- Edgewater Park, Cleveland, Ohio
04 / Sources and further reading
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