The Recording Angel is a sculpture located in Waupun, Wisconsin, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1] A recording angel is assigned by God with the task of recording the events, actions, and prayers of each individual human.
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| Location | Forest Mound Cemetery Waupun, Wisconsin |
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| NRHP reference No. | 74000088 |
| Added to NRHP | July 15, 1974 |
History
editThe angel was sculpted by Lorado Taft.[2] He was commissioned to create the sculpture by his friend, Clarence Addison Shaler, in memory of his wife, Blanche.
References
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- ^ "Recording Angel, The". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ "Recording Angel Sculpture by Lorado Taft". Waupun-Wisconsin.com. Retrieved February 15, 2012.