The Spanish War Memorial is located to the West of the HUB, and it was built and dedicated in October, 1998. There were 11 University of Washington students who served in the Spanish Civil War. The construction and dedication of the monument was led by the Veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade and Friends in Washington. The 11 UW veterans were honored, in addition to the other 40,000 volunteers from over 50 different countries, who fought for the Spanish people in the US’s first clash against fascism.
Artist(s): David Ryan of Oakland, California
Completed: October 1998
Material(s): Stone and Bronze