Franklin Bridge Lions
Date Unknown / Creator Unknown / Franklin
Four life size lions lying down on top of art-deco style bridge piers at four corners of the bridge. A lion flanks each roadway and each pair consists of a resting lion and of watchful lion.
Location: between Miami Ave. & River St. over Great Miami River, W. 32nd St. (St. Rt. 73)
Title
Franklin Bridge Lions
Description
Four life size lions lying down on top of art-deco style bridge piers at four corners of the bridge. A lion flanks each roadway and each pair consists of a resting lion and of watchful lion.
Location City
Location County
Location Notes
lions moved twice on same bridge when rebuilt in 1933 and repaired in 1992
Provider Qualifier
Gift of
Provider Entity
J. W. Shipman, Cincinnati, OH
Location Site
Location Street
W. 32nd St. (St. Rt. 73)
Location Type
Media Base Depth
7 ft 6 in
Media Sculpture Height
2 ft
Media Sculpture Width
1 ft 8 in
Media Sculpture Depth
5 ft
Media Base Height
5 ft 8 in
Media Base Width
3 ft 6 in
Creation Date
01/01/1973