William Edmondson (c. 1883-1951)

William Edmondson (c. 1883-1951) is a Tennessee historical marker in Davidson County.

Davidson Co, in William Edmondson Park, 17th Ave. North & Charlotte Ave.

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William Edmondson, a native Nashvillian and renowned primitive sculptor, worked exclusively in limestone. In 1937, he became the first African-American to be given a one-man show by the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. His visions in stone are now held in major museums throughout America. In June of 1981, for the opening of its new facilities, the Tennessee State Museum honored him with with a 125-piece exhibition.

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Historical maps covering this location

1895 · Battle-field, Nashville, Tenn. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1903 · Greenbrier, Tennessee (USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection)
1932 · Nashville, Tennessee (USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection)
1950 · Complete map of Nashville and suburbs (Historical map archives, georeferenced via Allmaps)
1952 · Nashville West, Tennessee (USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection)

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