The Spirit of Polonia [SEP] creator
The Spirit of Polonia
The Spirit of Polonia, also known as Solidarity, by Edmund Lewandowski is a sculpture commissioned as part of the fifteenth anniversary of Polanki, the Polish Women's Cultural Club of Milwaukee. Sculpted in 1969, this piece is placed on the South side of the Milwaukee County Courthouse located at 901 North 9th Street in Milwaukee's downtown.
Description.
This nine foot, five inch stainless steel sculpture has three rings meaning harmony, unity and infinity. While the brass sphere represents earth. Each ring
the Sejm of the Polish People’s Republic (as an independent politician).
Between world wars, Werner was a constructor of a truck chassis for the PZInż 703 and 713, which were much ahead of their time. He was also a constructor of the first Polish torque converter, and a creator of his own scientific school in the field of automotive engineering.
Decorations and Awards
- Order of the Banner of Labour 2nd Class
- Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta
- Order of Polonia