Egon Weiner (1906 – August 1, 1987) was a

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sculptor and longtime professor (1945–1971) at the

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. He was known for a abstract bronze sculpture
''Pillar of Fire''
which can be found on the grounds of the Chicago Fire Academy on th
spot
where, legend has it, Mrs. O'Leary's cow knocked over the lantern that started the

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of 1871.

Significant works

Frank Lloyd Wright Monument
at the entrance of Austin Gardens, Oak Park,

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Books by Weiner

* ''Art and Human Emotions.'' Springfield, IL: Thomas, 1974.

Sources

* Obituary: "Egon Weiner, 81, sculptor, created 'Pillar of Fire'" (''Chicago Sun-Times'' August 1, 1987, by Leslie Baldacci).

Newspaper coverage

Numerous articles
on Weiner, spanning several decades, can be found at Google News. 1906 births 1987 deaths 20th-century American sculptors Jewish artists 20th-century American male artists American male sculptors {{US-sculptor-stub