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Baerer, Henry, 1837-1908

 Person

Biography as described by the Association for Public Art:

Sculptor. "Henry Baerer was in born in Kirchhain, Kurhessen, Germany in 1837. He came to the United States in 1854 but later returned to Germany to study at the Royal Academy in Munich. He died in the Bronx, NY in 1908."

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Sculptures and Fountains Collection

 Collection
Identifier: FP.2011.001
Scope and Contents note

The Sculpture and Fountain Collection contains materials documenting the sculptures and fountains throughout Philadelphia that the Department of Parks and Recreation maintains. Both photographic materials and records, such as restoration plans, are contained within the collection.

Dates: Majority of material found within Bulk, 1950-2000; Bulk, 1950-2000 c. 1870-2000