Foundry: Roma Bronze Works, New York. The plaque states: This fountain is a memorial to the gallant pioneers of '49 of who Daniel O. McCarthy, patriot, miner, leader, was an outstanding example. He was born Raleigh, N. C. August 24, 1830. Died Los Angeles August 13, 1919. Through his newspaper "The American Flat" San Francisco, he helped preserve California to the Union. This long, useful life is a heritage of which the Golden State is justly proud. Dedicated by Ramona Parlor 109 NSGW (Native Sons of the Golden West). Financed by the Ramona Parlor of the NWGW and Harvey McCarthy of the Carthay Circle Holding Company. The photograph to the right is from the SOS! Los Angeles sculptures file, which in turn drew on the Historic photographs collection of the Los Angeles Public Library.
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