Civilization of the Northwest-panel-1, 1904

Civilization of the northwest: the american genius - first panel, date completed 1904. Date placed 1905 edward simmons (artist) rotunda (southeast corner) the story begins. . As the young man leaves home, a figure representing “timidity” attempts to hold him back. Beckoning him is a figure in green representing “hope”, who is accompanied by two handmaidens. Minerva (wisdom) with the helmet and shield encourages him forward. [1]. Date: 1904.