http://www.contemporaryartworkshop.org/artists/kearney/kearney.html

Yes, it was a local sculptor, whose name escapes me. There are a lot of these animals lurking across the area from Hyde to Highland Parks...

As a graduate of Francis Parker I'm proud to say that Kearney too attended the Clark and Webster school that houses at least a dozen of his smaller works throughout the school grounds and buildings.

If I'm not mistaken, I believe he is the same sculptor who created the Wizard of Oz characters in Oz Park...

Doesn't he usually have a booth at the Old Town Art Fair, too?

Kathryn-

Just a heads up- your link (in your name) is missing the "c" in flickr...

Also, a certain semi-famous reality show designer likes to stand on them. (scroll down)

http://santinorice.com/2006/03/special-edition-santino-vs-lacko-shirt.html

LOVE them! However brings to mind how they'd do in an electrical storm. Using them to get out of the rain might not be the best idea, eh?

I live on this street and there is a nanny goat at the opposite end of the street as well. There is a placard on the goat statue with more information. I love walking past these everyday!