A Land of Our Own Statue, Sydney
Among the maritime attractions stands a meaningful: the 鈥淎 Land of Our Own鈥� statue. Crafted by local artist William Ernest Brown, this bronze sculpture portrays an immigrant father and his son gazing forward, embodying the promise of new beginnings.
Installed in August 2012, the statue serves as a heartfelt tribute to the countless immigrants who journeyed to Cape Breton in search of 鈥渁 land of our own鈥�. Brown, himself a Sydney native with ties to Los Angeles, generously donated this eight-foot bronze artwork to the people of Cape Breton.
When Brown gifted the statue to the people of Cape Breton, he intended it as both a memorial and a focal point for community pride. As Greg MacLeod, involved in organizing the dedication ceremony, noted, 鈥淚t鈥檚 the symbol of an immigrant arriving in a new land searching for a home鈥� it also helps to enhance the wharf area as a tourist attraction鈥�.
Installed in August 2012, the statue serves as a heartfelt tribute to the countless immigrants who journeyed to Cape Breton in search of 鈥渁 land of our own鈥�. Brown, himself a Sydney native with ties to Los Angeles, generously donated this eight-foot bronze artwork to the people of Cape Breton.
When Brown gifted the statue to the people of Cape Breton, he intended it as both a memorial and a focal point for community pride. As Greg MacLeod, involved in organizing the dedication ceremony, noted, 鈥淚t鈥檚 the symbol of an immigrant arriving in a new land searching for a home鈥� it also helps to enhance the wharf area as a tourist attraction鈥�.
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Sight Name: A Land of Our Own Statue
Sight Location: Sydney, Canada (See walking tours in Sydney)
Sight Type: Statue/Public Art
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Sight Location: Sydney, Canada (See walking tours in Sydney)
Sight Type: Statue/Public Art
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