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Whitman Statue Moves for Billy Frank Jr. | Seattle News
The Marcus Whitman statue is being relocated from its prominent spot in the Washington State Capitol to make way for a new, more fitting tribute to Native American leader Billy Frank Jr. After two years of debate and careful planning, lawmakers voted to move the 9,000-pound bronze monument to a quieter corridor near the Senate cafeteria—avoiding outdoor placement or costly floor transfers. The $335,000 project includes structural studies and the move itself, with $184,000 earmarked just for relocating Whitman’s statue. Billy Frank Jr.’s statue, honoring his legacy in salmon and tribal rights…
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