Classic Foundry awarded contract to cast bronze statues of Billy Frank Jr.

Willie Frank III speaks at Wa He Lut Indian School to announce the selection of Classic Foundry to complete the bronze statues of his father, Billy Frank Jr., which will sit in National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. and the State Capitol Building in Olympia, Washington.

Willie Frank III held a press conference on Thursday, November 13, at the Wa He Lut Indian School to announce the selection of Seattle-based Classic Foundry to complete the bronze statues of Billy Frank Jr. Both statues are set to be completed in May 2026. Scroll down to see photos of artist Haiying Wu working at the foundry and links to learn more.



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