Dr. Seuss and The Cat in the Hat are cast in bronze at UC San Diego in La Jolla, not far from the place where the famous children’s author resided much of his life.
In 2004, the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Seuss, the Theodor Seuss Geisel Memorial made its debut outside the Geisel Library at UC San Diego. The famous children’s book author and illustrator spent the second half of his life living in La Jolla, in a home not far from the university. The University of California San Diego’s main library, the Geisel Library, is now home of the Dr. Seuss Collection.
The inspiring sculpture on the plaza outside the library is by Lark Grey Dimond-Cates. The Cat in the Hat stands at Dr. Seuss’ shoulder holding an umbrella.
The original casting of this whimsical sculpture and many others like it can also be found at the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden at the Springfield Museums’ Quadrangle in Springfield, Massachusetts, the birthplace of Theodor Seuss Geisel.
Plaque describes the Theodor Seuss Geisel Memorial at UC San Diego, home of the Dr. Seuss Collection. The memorial, by sculptor Lark Grey Dimond-Cates, was dedicated on 2 March 2004.The Theodor Seuss Geisel Memorial stands on the outdoor Forum Level of the Geisel Library at UCSD.A tall bronze The Cat in the Hat stands with an umbrella at the shoulder of Dr. Seuss.Dr. Seuss relaxes and reflects for a moment with a foot up on his work table.A thoughtful, pleasant moment as a famous children’s book author and illustrator takes a break to dream.Looking over the bronze shoulder of Dr. Seuss on a sunny day in La Jolla.An immortal children’s character from The Cat in the Hat cast in bronze.The friendly, wise face of beloved author Theodor Seuss Geisel.The work table of a world-famous children’s author and artist.The inspiring bronze Theodor Seuss Geisel Memorial can be found outside the southwest corner of the Geisel Library at UC San Diego.
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