The life-size copper Tyrannosaurus Rex statue that stands guard outside the University of Wyoming Geological Museum celebrated its 50th birthday on April 11, 2014. The museum hosted two cake parties in celebration for the beloved statue. Wyoming Public Radio’s Anna Rader and Micah Schweizer visited the T. Rex and heard from passers-by and well-wishers.
Happy 50th Birthday UW Tyrannosaurus Rex Statue
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The life-sized copper statue of Tyrannosaurus rex is assembled in front of the University of Wyoming’s Geological Museum in 1964. ";
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This Tyrannosaurus rex statue has guarded the front of the University of Wyoming Geological Museum for 50 years.
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T. rex on guard duty.
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UW Professor Samuel H. Knight built the statue. He spent more than 4,000 hours welding the 45-foot-long steel support structure and hand-hammering the copper plates to create the skin texture.
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UW Professor Samuel H. Knight works on the head of his statue during its constuction in 1963.
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To celebrate the anniversary, the Geological Museum will host two “birthday” parties, one at lunchtime Friday in front of the statue, and another Saturday, April 12, from noon-2 p.m. in the museum.";s:
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