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Il y a 5 jours · Balto, the lead sled dog on the final stretch into Nome, became the most famous canine celebrity of the era after Rin Tin Tin, and his statue is a popular tourist attraction in both New York City's Central Park and downtown Anchorage, Alaska, but it was Togo's team which covered much of the most dangerous parts of the route and ran the farthest ...
Il y a 3 jours · Wikimedia Commons A statue of Balto in New York City’s Central Park. The journey began on January 27, 1925, when 300,000 doses of antitoxin arrived in Nenana by train from Anchorage. The cargo was placed inside a metallic cylinder, then taken out into the Alaskan wilds by the first musher, “Wild Bill” Shannon, who arrived at the first handoff site frostbitten and having lost two of his dogs.
13 juil. 2024 · This extraordinary tale of bravery and determination has captured the hearts of millions, leading to the erection of the Balto statue in Central Park in 1925. In this article, we will explore why the Balto statue holds such significance and the story behind its creation.
9 juil. 2024 · Standing as a tribute to the heroic sled dog that delivered life-saving medication to Nome, Alaska, during a diphtheria outbreak in 1925, this iconic monument holds a special place in the hearts of many. Join us as we delve into the fascinating facts surrounding the Balto statue and uncover the enduring legacy it leaves behind.
Il y a 1 jour · The film is loosely based on the real-life dog who completed the 1925 serum run for Nome, Alaska. Balto was the lead sled dog in the final stretch back to Nome and became a canine celebrity after the fact. Balto was not the only lead dog involved in the serum run. It was actually a dog named Togo who ran the most dangerous stretches of the route.
20 juil. 2024 · Sculpted by Frederick Roth, Balto was unveiled on an outcropping in the Park on December 17, 1925. Balto, NYC Officials, and Kaasen were present for the monument's unveiling, making this statue the only sculpture in the Park with the honoree present at the time of the unveiling. Balto the Siberian Husky
Il y a 1 jour · The Mall and Literary Walk – A wide, tree-lined promenade that leads up to Bethesda Terrace, known for its majestic American elms and statues of famous writers and poets. Balto Statue – A bronze statue of the sled dog Balto, who led a team that delivered life-saving medicine during a diphtheria outbreak in Alaska.
