The Chinese Pioneers

The Chinese Pioneers

The sculpture honors the Chinese pioneers who came to America and through their hard work and dreams of a better life helped build the Pacific Railroad system that dramatically changed the economic development and westward expansion of the United States.

This sculpture is part of the International Sculpture Garden at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

Location

Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 8909 W 179th Street, Overland Park

Artist / Medium

Yang Xuejun / Bronze, iron and steel

Dates

Installed November 2011

Owner

City of Overland Park

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