THE MONUMENTS

Boomer Monument
  • Location | Enid, OK

    Commissioned By | NBC Oklahoma's predecessor.

    Size | Life

    H’s first monument at a time when not a lot of public art was being done. It was a learning curve and he figured he made about $3.00 per hour when he was done. This sculpture later became a symbol of the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893, used on a U. S. Postage stamp, and was the Symbol of Enid for many years.

  • Dedicated | 1991

    Location | Altus, OK

    Size | Life

    Ken Fergeson President of NBC Oklahoma and such a great friend not only to H but to all Oklahoma Artists, commissioned this piece. H and Ken did much research around Doan's Crossing on the Western Trail south of Altus. A huge Granite boulder was brought in from Quartz Mountain for the bronze to sit on. Profit from this piece went to the Western Oklahoma State College in Altus.

  • Dedicated | September 1987

    Location | Ranching Heritage Museum in Lubbock, TX

    Commissioned By | NBC Oklahoma's predecessor.

    Size | Life

    This monument was first a maquette which is still given every year to the rancher selected as the National Golden Spur Award winner.

  • Dedicated | April 17th, 1993

    Location | Government Springs Park, Enid, OK

    Size | Life

    Dr. Charlie Ogle President of the Cherokee Strip Booster Club was istrumental in all of the Centennial celebrations along with his wife Ann. His vision for celebrating the Land Run of 1893, was unparalleled. Celebrating the "Largest, most spectacular competitive event in history." H and I were involved in every aspect of it President Bush came to enid for a parade. This sculpture is Boomer after he has made the run.