by Lilith Dorsey
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April 17, 2007

Balto... The Bravest Dog in the World Photo Essay

June 22, 2008 01:13 PM EDT
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        It has been over 80 years since the triumphant Siberian husky named Balto led his sled team

through -53 degree F temperatures to bring the much needed serum to the people of Nome, Alaska

staving off a dreaded diphtheria epidemic. This true tale has delighted both young and old since the

brave dogs made the serum run in 1925.

            The statue commemorating this famous canine stands in Central Park in New York City. His brave trek across the Iditarod trail in near whiteout visibility drifts still inspires visitors to his statue today. Sculptor Frederick Roth created the monument to Balto which was unveiled in December of 1925. To see the statue yourself travel north from the children's zoo. There you will find the plaque which bears the words "Endurance · Fidelity · Intelligence."
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Comments: 31

Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn Jun 22, 2008, 1:26pm EDT
One of my favorite memorial statues.

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U wishing you laughter
Sarah (can't believe the year's over) G. Jun 22, 2008, 1:33pm EDT
Great essay and I love the story of this dog!
Marianne R. Jun 22, 2008, 1:54pm EDT
Great photos and essay of this memorial.
Vivian P. Jun 22, 2008, 2:35pm EDT
wonderful tribute
barb n. Jun 22, 2008, 2:38pm EDT
wonderful
Kim R. Jun 22, 2008, 4:27pm EDT
Always good to have a hero dog.
A K. Jun 22, 2008, 7:54pm EDT
great tribute!
donna h. Jun 22, 2008, 8:36pm EDT
a good tribute
Rose H. Jun 22, 2008, 8:45pm EDT
How cool, I hadn't known of the story. Thank you for the picture and the story:)
Wade A. Jun 22, 2008, 9:56pm EDT
Woof!
Sassy Cat Jun 22, 2008, 10:52pm EDT
That's amazing
Jessica I. Jun 23, 2008, 9:40am EDT
very amazing animal story
Kimber L. Jun 23, 2008, 10:24am EDT
Cool photo essay, great story!
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jun 23, 2008, 12:19pm EDT
wow!!! lovely essay.
Monica H. Jun 23, 2008, 9:51pm EDT
That is one cool dog! He's got his own statue!
Victoria H. Jun 23, 2008, 10:14pm EDT
Very cool. I always wanted a Siberian Husky when I was a kid.


Thanks so much for posting to All Photo Essays Here!
Austin Cushing Jun 23, 2008, 11:49pm EDT
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jeni e. Jun 24, 2008, 1:30am EDT
aHHH, THE GLORIOUS SIBERIAN...i LIVE IN THE PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA. i AM SADDENED WHEN I SEE THESE BEAUTIFUL DOGS IN THE HEAT AND HUMIDITY. tHEY HAVE GOT TO BE SUFFERING WITH NO SNOW OR TEMPERATURES THAT MAKE THEM FEEL AT HOME. i SAY NO TO SELLING THEM IN STATES THAT DO NOT HAVE SNOW.
elizabeth e. Jun 24, 2008, 7:09pm EDT
Having lived in Bush Alaska for 9 years, I did hear of this dog but did not realize there was a statue to him in Central Park.
Abby N. Jun 25, 2008, 6:16pm EDT
Thanks for posting to Imagepoints! :)
Sammie B. Jun 26, 2008, 10:24pm EDT
What a great tribute to him. It's a beautiful statue.

Thanks for posting to Photography Love.
Amy C. Jun 27, 2008, 10:37am EDT
This is a lovely story and such a brave animal.
Dena A. Jun 27, 2008, 10:38am EDT
This is an amazing story ... dogs are awesome!
Curt L. Jun 28, 2008, 6:11pm EDT
Most interesting! Thank you!
Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Jun 30, 2008, 9:22am EDT
Wonderful photos- I knew of Balto, but didn't know there was a statue.
F. Jeanette c. Jul 2, 2008, 1:39am EDT
Very nice.

10 4 u
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Jul 5, 2008, 3:41am EDT
very nice photo essay!!
Selene N. Jul 5, 2008, 11:27pm EDT
Very cool!
Nyota *Star* Aug 17, 2008, 9:02pm EDT
brings back memories.
Janie E. Sep 18, 2008, 4:47pm EDT
Great tribute to Balto!!! I remember him only because of the animated movie by the same name!

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