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The GOLDEN DRAGON
STATUE
at Schofield Barracks 1960
Vintage 1960 Photos and history of the GOLDEN DRAGON STATUE at Schofield that date back to the unveiling ceremony.
"The sculptor was a guy by the name of Cardinelli but can't remember his first name. He was in HQ 14th Infantry somewhere between 1958-60. There were two others who assisted him. The picture was taken at Schofield Barracks shortly after completion and I believe Cardinelli took the picture, but could have been taken by an Army photographer, just can't remember. The Statue was not a fountain but have no explanation for the spray in the picture. The skeleton structure was formed with metal rods similar to what is used in concrete. I do remember watching some of the work in progress and recall each scale being formed and placed on the statue as it seemed to take forever."
Norm Newton
"I took these pictures at the Armed Forces Day Parade and exhibit at Schofield in 1960. As I recall, this was the first public showing of the Dragon. My wife was there with me and she remembered that the scales were formed using a large spoon of some sort, but I don't remember that. (wives are usually right)."
Norm Newton
Our many thanks to Norm Newton (and his wife) for the photos and information to make this tribute to the statue possible.