WWI Doughboy statue in Sunset Park along SE Riverside Dr. "Evansville's Riverfront once was the hub of the city's commercial activity, but residents soon recognized its recreational possibilities. In 1850, a newspaper suggested that the "delightful tract" of land along the river be converted into a public park, and by the early 20th century, the vision had become a reality. Offering a magnificent view of the setting sun, the newly landscaped park was aptly named Sunset Park."(http://historicevansville.com/site.php?id=sunsetpark) "This Doughboy has had a very troubled history. It was originally dedicated standing on a large circular mound in Sunset Park near the Ohio River and downtown Evansville. The mound was washed away in a major 1937 flood and the Doughboy and its plaque were lost for a period of time. After they were located and placed back in the park, the Doughboy suffered substantial vandalism until the city warehoused it in the 1950�s. The plaque was lost again at that time. In 1961, Laura Kerby, a dedicated member of the Funkhouser American Legion Post, wondered what had happened to the statue. She learned it was in some material that was about to be junked. She undertook to save it, and obtained the permission of the City of Evansville and of the Kiwanis Club, the original donor, for it to be entrusted to the Post. It was moved there and placed outdoors on public exhibition in 1961. The plaque was located in 1985, found in items being donated to the Vanderburgh County Historical Society. It was taken to the Post. The statue suffered more vandalism and was repaired several times. In 1968, it was repaired with parts from a body shop and a new left was fashioned from a department store mannequin. Vandalism and repairs continued until the post was advised that if it remained outdoors, it could no longer be insured. It was then moved indoors. A new rifle was fashioned in 1998, but it is now slung over the right shoulder instead of being held in the left hand. The statue now stands in very good condition in the corner of the lounge on a base that holds the plaque. (https://doughboysearcher.weebly.com/evansville-indiana.html) Note that this postcard refers to Evansville as "the air cross roads of America. It is postcard 2739-29.