Historical November 1986 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
On Sunday, Nov. 2, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Historical Society of University City will present the opening of an exhibition of sculpture by George Julian Zolnay, sculptor of the landmark University City lions.
The event will take place in the rotunda of the historic University City Hall, 6801 Delmar.
The Sunday event will benefit the Lion Gates Restoration Fund.
A donation of $10 will be asked of those who wish to view photographs of and actual works done by Zolnay in the rotunda.
The first floor will feature new photographs by T.
Mike Fletcher and Hugo H. Harper taken of St. Louis monuments and sculpture. Examples of Zolnay’s works throughout the country will be supplied by other photographers.
The second floor will feature pieces in plaster and bronze from the University City collections as well as works from other St. Louis sources. George Julian Zolnay (1863-1949) came to St. Louis to be director of sculpture exhibits, Arts Palace, St. Louis World’s Fair, 1904.
In the ten years that followed, Zolnay served the St. Louis arts community in many ways.
He was an instructor of sculpture for the St. Louis Museum and School of Fine Arts, Washington University, and president of the St. Louis Artists’ Guild.
In 1909 he became the director of the Art Academy of the Peoples’ University which was housed in the building that is now known as Lewis Center, 725 Kingsland Avenue. Mr. George McCue will be honorary cochairman of the Nov. 2 event.
On Friday, Nov. 14, Mr. McCue will present to the public a slide show and lecture on the life and works of George Julian Zolnay.
This event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 5th floor, University City Hall, 6801 Delmar.
The Zolnay exhibit will be on view in the rotunda of City Hall for only the opening benefit. Beginning Monday, Nov. 3, the majority of the subject matter may be enjoyed at the University City Public Library, 6701 Delmar, where it will be exhibited during library hours through Sunday, Dec. 13.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November 1986.
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Archival transcription note: Exhibit said to close Sunday, December 13, 1986; that date is Saturday. Printed date retained.
Original source: SD_Times1986_11.pdf, printed page(s) 4; PDF page(s) 4.
