His plans for it were approved in 1927 and the statue was completed in 1938 .
Seattle artist Alonzo Victor Lewis , who already had a popular reputation in the state , was commissioned for the sculpture .
Alonzo Victor Lewis ' plans for it were approved in 1927 and the statue was completed in 1938 .
Seattle artist Alonzo Victor Lewis , who already had a popular reputation in the state , was commissioned for the sculpture .