In his left hand is an anchor and his right hand is upraised in the air .
On top of the cornice is a full - sized statue of Henry W. Hildebrand ( c. 1836 - 1876 ) wearing a frockcoat .
In Henry W. Hildebrand 's left hand is an anchor and his right hand is upraised in the air .
On top of the cornice is a full - sized statue of Henry W. Hildebrand ( c. 1836 - 1876 ) wearing a frockcoat .