Bronze Statue Honors Phoebe Hearst in Anaconda

Anaconda is honoring trailblazing philanthropist Phoebe Hearst with a stunning life-size bronze statue — a tribute to her groundbreaking support of women’s rights, education, and the city itself. Her $200,000 gift in 1898 built the iconic Hearst Free Library, still standing today. Tied to copper magnate Marcus Daly, Hearst’s legacy shaped Anaconda long before her time. The $50,000-funded statue, crafted by Butte artist Kevin Curtis, will stand proudly at the library’s corner of East Four and Main — a perfect bronze match for the city. Unveiling is set for June 13 at 2 PM. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f5732c3d9077fac