U.S. Studebaker 4.7 inch field gun Model 1906. Built by the Northwestern Ordinance Company, it was the only U.S.-made field piece to be used during World War I. It was acquired from the Rock Island Arsenal in 1937 and restored in 2004.
Installation Date:
01 Jul 1937
Organization Responsible for Installation:
Blue Island Park District
Memorial War Era(s):
- WWII
Memorial Condition:
Good
Location:
Memorial Park, 12800 Highland Ave., Blue Island, IL 60406